A fun, hands-on kids heritage outing at Mostert’s Mill, exploring how the windmill works, its story, and why it still matters today.
Best suited to children aged 5–10, with crafts, milling activities and interactive discovery along the way.
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Date: Sat, 21/02/2026 - 09:00 to 12:00
Western Cape
Date: Thu, 19/02/2026 - 17:30
By: Nic Wiltshire & Jim Hallinan
Western Cape
Join us for an evening exploring the deep past and layered history of the Cape Peninsula, from Stone Age archaeology to more recent cultural heritage. With talks by Nic Wiltshire and Jim Hallinan, this event brings together archaeology, history and the living landscape.
Date: Tue, 10/02/2026 - 17:30 to 20:00
By: Directed by Dane Dodds
Western Cape
A special ArchSoc screening of the award-winning documentary !AITSA at The Labia Theatre, exploring ancient spiritual knowledge and modern science in the Great Karoo. Join us for an unforgettable evening — with a possible Q&A with director Dane Dodds.
Date: Fri, 14/11/2025 - 09:45 to Sun, 16/11/2025 - 12:00
By: Viola Schmidt
Northern
Explore Rose Cottage Cave with Dr Viola Schmidt and witness a live multi-national excavation.
Discover 100,000 years of human history at this hidden high-altitude Stone Age site near Ladybrand.
Date: Tue, 11/11/2025 - 18:00
Western Cape
Wrap up the year with ArchSoc at an evening market featuring a research showcase from UCT students!
Date: Sat, 01/11/2025 - 18:30 to 20:30
By: André Leibbrant
Western Cape
This outing entails a stroll through Simon's Town, and covers the interesting lesser-known history of the village, coupled with tales of the paranormal kind happening in some buildings we pass along the way. This ends with a stroll through the Old Burial Grounds in Seaforth.
Date: Tue, 14/10/2025 - 18:00
By: Siddique Motala
Western Cape
Charge: Free for members | R20 for student non-members | R40 for non-members
R10 will get you a glass of sherry/port, Amarula, or Coca-Cola!
R10 will get you a glass of sherry/port, Amarula, or Coca-Cola!
Date: Sat, 11/10/2025 - 09:00 to Sun, 12/10/2025 - 13:00
By: Aurore Val & Guillaume Porraz
Northern
Explore the Stone Age at Bushman Rock Shelter and Heuningneskrans with leading archaeologists.
Join a guided weekend tour uncovering 200,000 years of human history in the Ohrigstad Valley.
Date: Sat, 13/09/2025 - 11:00 to 14:00
By: Sarah Winter
Western Cape
Explore the historic grounds of Vergelegen Wine Estate on an exclusive guided tour with heritage planner Sarah Winter. Conclude the experience with an optional Heritage Wine Tasting at this provincial heritage site.
Date: Tue, 09/09/2025 - 18:00
By: Andrew Pauls
Western Cape
Charge: Free for members | R20 for student non-members | R40 for non-members
R10 will get you a glass of sherry/port, Amarula, or Coca-Cola!
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