Independent Colony Plaque

The Drostdy at Graaff-Reinet was established in response to petitions from the Boers of the region. The satisfaction that this provided was short-lived. The attitude of the officials of the Dutch East India Company antagonised the Boers who resented being oppressed. Their desire was to be independent of the authorities at Cape Town, thus 6…

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John Rupert Theatre

The actual date this building was built is unknown. The design is of a straight-sided gable with a small belfry at the apex within an ochre façade with long and short work round the semi-circular topped door and flanking windows, the large rose windows and along the corners and gable edge. The building was known…

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Camdeboo Heroes Monument

This 3.4m x 2.35m granite monument, featuring shades of red, black, and gray, was erected in 2005. It commemorates 77 activists from the Camdeboo region who resisted institutionalized segregation and fought for equality in South Africa. It also serves as an example of the evolving multicultural representation in post-apartheid South African heritage, celebrating individuals and…

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Africology Spa – Drostdy Hotel

At the heart of our ethos is a commitment to using only the finest natural, eco-friendly products, ensuring that each visit to our spa not only rejuvenates your spirit but also honours the planet. Inspired by the rich heritage of Africa, our carefully curated selection of treatments is designed to transport you on a sensory…

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Grootkerk – Nederduits Gereformeerde Kerk

Dutch Reformed Church – Graaff-Reinet The first recorded church was in Church Street. Building of a church started in 1792 but was destroyed by fire in 1799 before it could be completed. A second church was completed in September 1800 on the site of the present Dutch Reformed Church or Groot Kerk at the northern…

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