Montagu Stories

Montagu’s forefathers did not let grass grow under their feet when it came to education. Find out more…. 

The Community that Disappeared – Part 4 of a 4 Part Series

A Montagu family name is remembered…

The Community that Disappeared – Part 3 of a 4 Part Series

A Montagu Raconteur who was never short of a story… Esther Hofmeyr tells a Kowie story at her 100th birthday party: Video clip: Amanda Haasbroek Enjoy an audio reading of a Kowie Story:

The community that disappeared. Part 2 of a 4 Part Series.

A Montaguer who left a written legacy of her town and district… Smartphone/Tablet Viewers: If the entire contents of a “landscape” page is not visible, please click on the Download button for a better viewing experience.

Michael Scott, sometime CONDUCTOR and COMMANDER in the Royal Navy emigrated to South Africa after the Second World War

A landmark that has served the Montagu community for many years without question and cannot be forgotten…

A farm girl fromMiddelvoetpad (Pietersfontein) leaves a legacy. Read on…

The Community that Disappeared. Part 1 of a 4 Part Series

Mr.Nolte reports for Die Burger. What was making newspaper headlines during 1934/35 in Montagu? Read on…

True revival is what most preachers long for… Has Montagu experienced any revivals?

Short Stories have been shared and enjoyed since the beginning of time. It has become evident that Montagu also has its fair share of these stories. These entertaining stories need to be captured for reading pleasure. The museum has decided to cluster these stories together and release them as short collections when they become available.…

The Montagu Power Station closes its doors after 19 years of service. UPDATED 14/02/2021