Western Cape archives
Schedule
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC+02:00Location
Western Cape Archives and Records Service | Cape Town, WC
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Go behind the scenes at the Western Cape Archives on a rare, curator-led tour with Helen Joannides, exploring nearly 400 years of recorded history. Access restricted areas and gain insider insight into one of the country’s most significant archival collections. Highlights include original Dutch East India Company (VOC) documents bearing the signatures of figures such as Jan van Riebeeck, a visit to the digitisation room, and a close look at conservation work with Head of Preservation Mary Minicka.The experience concludes with a choice: seasoned researchers can consult archivists in the Reading Room, while newcomers are guided through a practical case study on how to use the Archives effectively, followed by a Q&A.
Time: 10h00–12h00
Date: Friday, 17 April 2026
Cost: R300 before 7 April; R400 thereafter
Location: Western Cape Archives, Roeland Street, Gardens
Book: [email protected] | 072 377 8014
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Western Cape Archives and Records Service, Incredible Connection Regional Office, Roeland St, Cape Town, 8001, South AfricaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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