FORT SCHANSKOP
FORT SCHANSKOP
Fort Schanskop takes visitors on a journey back into the past to a period that also played a very important role in the history of the Afrikaner – the Anglo-Boer War.
Come and visit our beautiful Anglo-Boer War (ABO) Museum, where original artefacts from this era are on display, and visitors can delve deeper into this remarkable story, which is part of our rich history.
Also, be sure to visit the Pro Patria Museum, where an informative exhibition on the historical role of the South African Security Forces can be viewed.
THE HISTORY OF FORT SCHANSKOP
After the failed Jameson raid of 1896, L Grunberg, a former French artillery officer, recommended to the government of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek that Pretoria should be fortified.
His recommendation was taken to heart, especially since a map with all the ZAR’s access routes, railway connections and defensive positions was found in the possession of a British officer. Grunberg was responsible for the planning and construction of Fort Daspoortrand, and two German engineers, OA von Dewitz and HC Werner, drew up the plans for three other forts, namely Fort Schanskop, Fort Klapperkop and Fort Wonderboompoort.
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FORT SCHANSKOP FACILITIES
The Fort Schanskop Amphitheatre is an intimate open-air venue with historic backdrops for beautiful photos. The big camel thorn tree in the centre of the Fort is regularly decorated with lights/lanterns for a lovely, warm atmosphere.
This facility is available for hire by the public and ideal for:
- Music concerts
- Wedding ceremonies and receptions
- Birthdays
- Youth group activities
- Corporate team building activities
- Church services
- Military events
FACILITIES
Bathrooms
Wheelchair friendly
Ample parking
CAPACITY
200-300 Seated persons
1200-1500 Standing persons
BOOKINGS