Learners at 1860 Heritage Centre Learners from Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School visit the Natal Indian Congress exhibition at the 1860 Heritage Centre. The display highlights significant moments in Mahatma Gandhi's South African journey, including the Pietermaritzburg train incident and his refusal to remove his turban in court—events that helped shape his lifelong commitment to justice and non-violent resistance.
In a major push to preserve cultural identity and bridge the generational gap, Durban school children are set to experience a hands-on journey through South Africa’s liberation history this winter holiday.
The 1860 Heritage Centre, situated in Derby Street, will host its milestone ‘A Day at the Museum’ initiative on Tuesday, 7 July, from 11am to 2pm. The programme invites learners aged 8 to 18 to explore deeply curated exhibitions tracing the country's remarkable trajectory from indenture to full democracy.
The centre has become an important cultural institution in KwaZulu-Natal, preserving stories that might otherwise be forgotten while encouraging dialogue about South Africa's diverse heritage and collective future. Its message is simple, understanding where we come from helps us better understand where we are going.
