The War Museum of the Boer Republics

The Anglo-Boer South African War ( 1899-1902 )

This monument entitled "Afskeid", meaning Farewell, with heart-wrenching facial expressions, successfully captures the emotions of the beginnings of one of the most significant events in the history of our country. 
An eager young Boer warrior bidding farewell to his young wife and baby on the eve of the war.

" The War Museum of the Boer Republics in Bloemfontein depicts the devastating war between the two Boer Republics and Great Britain from 1899-1902. It is the only museum in the world that has this war as a theme.

Every artifact in the museum bears testimony to the fact that this war caused only suffering and therefore the vision of the museum has evolved to the realisation that the message to all who come into contact with the museum is that wars bring no lasting solutions. Differences can only be solved through communication and discussions around a conference table. This, in fact, leads to the conclusion that the museum should inculcate, through education, an anti-violence and anti-war mentality." - War Museum Brochure

We visited this award winning museum en route to the Eastern Cape on holiday. It was a short break on our long journey, and we were only able to browse through quickly, leaving with the feeling that this comprehensive museum definately justifies more time. 

The museum produces many excellent publications and we were privileged to receive a copy of "Honour and Duty - Russia's special relationship with South Africa" when visiting there.
This publication highlights some very interesting insights into the role of the USSR and then Russia in the history of our country. 


Eastern Cape Holiday - January 2016


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