Time: 18:30 (AGM), followed by the talk from approximately 19:00 to 20:00.
Charge: Free for members | R40 for non-members | R20 for student non-members
Drinks: Coke, Sherry/Port, Amarula: R10 per drink | Wine: R20 per glass
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Date: Tue, 14/04/2026 - 18:30
By: Gemma Poretti
Western Cape
Date: Thu, 09/04/2026 - 18:30
By: Prof Peter Mitchell
Northern
Join Prof Peter Mitchell for his talk that explores how donkeys have shaped human history over 7,000 years, from their domestication in Africa to their roles in economies, armies and everyday life.
Date: Sat, 21/03/2026 - 09:45 to 12:30
By: Antonia Malan
Western Cape
Join us for a guided heritage walk through the heart of Cape Town led by archaeologist and heritage practitioner Dr Antonia Malan. This walk connects the city's visible fabric — its streets, structures, and spaces — to a history that is often hidden in plain sight. The walk begins at the Prestwich Memorial in Buitengracht Street and concludes at the Iziko Slave Lodge, taking approximately two and a half hours. Those who wish to continue the conversation are welcome to join an informal lunch at one of the nearby restaurants in the Company Gardens, or bring a picnic.
Date: Tue, 10/03/2026 - 18:00
By: Simon Hall
Western Cape
Join us on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 at 18:00 for 18:30 at the UCT Archaeology Teaching Studio (Beattie 3.10), where Simon Hall will present a fresh interpretation of the Early Iron Age Lydenburg Heads as a unified ritual ensemble (booking required).
Date: Sat, 21/02/2026 - 09:00 to 12:00
Western Cape
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.
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.
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