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South Africa: The Slave Church Museum and the Legacy of Freedom in Cape Town

Project type

Religious Architectural Photography

Date

March 6, 2024

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

South Africa: a country rich in culture, landscapes, and history. When seeking out a local religious site to represent South Africa, the Slave Church Museum managed to preserve the legacy of the oldest still remaining missionary church in the country, tell the history of slavery in Cape Town, and discuss the impacts of the apartheid government on the Black communities in this area. The importance of religious history in South Africa becomes revealed through the story of the first slaves to join the church, the daughter of slaves, and a community focused on preserving history.

Read the full story here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EKJJ38aRPOgGkYOIsulvaOQ6Ly3aSMNM/view?usp=sharing

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