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Donations and contributions to De Poort

De Poort would not be possible without the on-going support we get from the municipalities, local businesses and volunteers - we call them Friends of De Poort.

People have given their time and contributed their skills voluntarily. To date most of the work has been research, planning, consultation and fundraising. As the project takes off there are many other things that need to be done. We are now calling for sponsors and donations for the equipment and services we need for Phase 1. We will soon begin training crafters and volunteers too.

When the visitor centre opens next year Friends of De Poort will welcome visitors, demonstrate heritage skills and crafts, take cart rides, make and bake traditional foods, raise funds and promote De Poort, collect and restore heritage artefacts, train crafters and volunteers.

Like the famous Distrik 6 museum, we also encourage local people to bring us family heirlooms, old photographs, tools and handicrafts to help bring the past to life. All donations will be recorded and incorporated into our living museum - a wonderful way to celebrate the heritage of our people!

If you can help in any way we invite you to please register your interest.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!