The Smuts House Museum seeks to represent faithfully the life-style and multi-facetted career of one of South Africa's greatest sons, General J. C. Smuts, and to promote the holistic vision which he expounded in his life and writings.
The Friends of the General Smuts Foundation is a voluntary organisation dedicated to supporting the Museum in practical ways and fundraising and in promoting the vision of the General Smuts Foundation. It is an Incorporated Association not for Gain and is affiliated to the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa. Its members are deeply involved in arranging regular cultural activities at the Museum and in developing the grounds. We fundraise by having events such as guided bird walks, guided nature walks and monthly supper talks on various subjects relevant to Smuts and the environment.
The Friends of General Smuts Foundation
Aims of the Friends
• Preservation of the General Smuts House Museum
• Maintenance and preservation of the natural environment of Smuts Koppie, Oubaas Trail and Arboretum
• Promotion of historical and environmental education
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Membership fees: per annum (1 April - 31 March)
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• Student/Pensioners: R100,00
• Pensioner Family: R150,00
• Single: R150,00
• Family: R200,00
• Institutions/Clubs - on request
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Benefits to Friends
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• Free Museum entrance for Friends with membership card
• Reduced charges for social events, talks, walks and lectures
• Newsletter
• Most of all – the knowledge that you will be involved in the preservation, for posterity, of an important part of our national, historical and natural heritage.
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