Freedom Park Heritage Site

Freedom Park is a heritage site and museum located in Pretoria, South Africa. It was established to honour those who contributed to the country’s struggle.

[Freedom Park Heritage Site @freedomparksa]

The Council of Freedom Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Hilton Fisher as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Freedom Park, effective 01 September 2026.

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Travel Week 2026 is here 🎉
FREE entry to Freedom Park, 7–13 September.

Discover the history and heritage that shaped South Africa. Add it to your itinerary
📍 Salvokop, Pretoria

#TravelWiseMzansi #DiscoverFreedomPark #TravelWeek2026 #Shotleft

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Barberton Prison held women who gave years of their lives for South Africa's liberation. Their stories are now honoured at Freedom Park.
📍 Daily | 08:30–16:00
Come honour their legacy.
#FreedomParkHeritageSite #BarbertonMuseum #WomensMonth
@NHCSouthAfrica

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Sophie De Bruyn reflects on the many women who marched in 1956 whose names still need to be recorded.

Do you know one of them? Submit her name to [email protected].

#WriteHerIntoHistory
@KathradaFound

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Thousands of women marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956, but many of their names remain unrecognised.

Do you know a woman who took part?

Submit her name to [email protected] and help #WriteHerIntoHistory.

#1956WomensMarch
@KathradaFound

[Freedom Park Heritage Site @freedomparksa]

President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the lasting impact of the #1956WomensMarch and the women whose names remain unrecognised.

Join #WriteHerIntoHistory campaign by submitting the name of a woman who marched to: [email protected].
@KathradaFound

[Freedom Park Heritage Site @freedomparksa]

In 1956, thousands of women marched to the Union Buildings, yet many remain unnamed.

Do you know one of them? Help write her into history.

Submit her name: [email protected]

#WriteHerIntoHistory
@KathradaFound

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#FreedomPark 🇿🇦🇨🇺
Alongside #Fidel & the #Cuban internationalist combatants who fell on #African soil, reflected in the "Wall of Names" at Freedom Park, South Africa, the members of the State Mission reaffirm that them, the grateful ones, continue to embrace the ideas of #Fidel.

[Freedom Park Heritage Site @freedomparksa]

Today, the Embassy of Cuba laid a wreath at Freedom Park’s Wall of Names to commemorate the Centenary of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro and honour Cuban international fighters who fell on African soil.
#internationalsolidarity #freedomparkheritagesite
@EmbassyCubaZA

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Embassy of Cuba lays a wreath for their fallen heroes.
#internationalsolidarity

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Junto a Fidel y los combatientes internacionalistas cubanos caidos en tierras africanas, reflejados en el "Muro de los Nombres" de Freedom Park, Sudáfrica, los integrantes de la Misión Estatal reafirmamos que los agradecidos continuamos acompañando las ideas de #Fidel.

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Freedom Park joined the panel at Sinenhlanhla Primary School to adjudicate the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition.
The finalists proceed to the provincial competition on 15 August. We wish them the very best!
#oralhistory #inkosialbertluthuli #freedomparkheritagesite

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Happy Women’s Day! 🌺 Today, Freedom Park honours 70 years since the historic 1956 Women’s March. All women enjoy FREE ENTRY today. Explore our heritage spaces, exhibitions, landscapes and reflection areas, and enjoy a meal at Dandozest.

🕣 Open: 08:30–16:00
#WomensDay2026

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Today, learners explored identity, heritage and self-reflection through storytelling and cultural expression at Freedom Park, in partnership with the Kamoraleng Heritage Institute.
#wenaomang #whoareyou #storytelling #freedomparkheritagesite #kamoraleng

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This Sunday, 9 August, women enjoy FREE ENTRY at Freedom Park. Explore our heritage spaces and exhibitions, take in beautiful views, reflect in our reflection areas and enjoy a meal at @dandozest.

Bring a friend or family member.
Open: 08:30 – 16:00
#WomensDay2026

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Today, Freedom Park and Kamoraleng Heritage Institute present a Cultural Heritage Education & Storytelling Programme under the theme “Wena O Mang? | Who Are You?”, exploring identity, heritage and self-reflection.
📅 8 August | ⏰ 09:00 AM
📺 Watch live: https://t.co/tCHcLUaUKz

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 09 August 2026, deliver the keynote address at the 2026 National Women’s Day commemoration event in Union Buildings, Pretoria.

The commemoration will be held under the theme: “Empowered Women Empower The Nation” and will be used to pay tribute to the women of 1956 who fought for human rights, gender equality and social justice.

#WomensDay2026 #WomensMonth2026 #EndGBVF #70YearsOfTheWomensMarch

[Freedom Park Heritage Site @freedomparksa]

This morning, the ANC Women’s League and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe, laid seven wreaths at Freedom Park's Wall of Names, commemorating seven decades since the 1956 Women’s March.

This was to honour women of the liberation struggle and their enduring legacy.
#WomensMonth

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"Her Story, Our Story, Our History" exhibition honours the courage and resilience of South African women through books and powerful Medu Art Ensemble posters. Visit Freedom Park this #WomensMonth to explore the stories of the women who shaped our history. #freedomparkheritagesite

[Freedom Park Heritage Site @freedomparksa]

This #WomensDay, all women enjoy FREE ENTRY to Freedom Park.

Join us on Sunday, 9 August to honour the women who shaped our past. Explore our exhibitions, heritage spaces and guided tours.

🕣 08:30–16:00
📍 Salvokop, Pretoria
#WomensMonth2026 #freedomparkheritagesite

[Freedom Park Heritage Site @freedomparksa]

As we begin #WomensMonth2026, we honour the courage, resilience and leadership of the women who shaped South Africa's journey to freedom and democracy.
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