Embark on the Journey of a Lifetime
Embark on the Journey of a Lifetime
Don’t miss the chance to explore the Juffureh Museum Experience! Embark on a journey that defies time, transcending the boundaries of history and imagination. Reserve your tickets now!
Don’t miss the chance to explore the Juffureh Museum Experience! Embark on a journey that defies time, transcending the boundaries of history and imagination. Reserve your tickets now!
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Discover the Magic of Juffureh Village Heritage Museum
Discover the Magic of Juffureh Village Heritage Museum
Discover the Magic of Juffureh Village Heritage Museum
Welcome to the spellbinding and enlightening world of Juffureh Village Heritage Museum (JVHM) where history, tradition, arts and culture intersect. At JVHM, The Gambia's past come to live unravelling it's rich and vibrant past through exhibits, performances, lessons, and hands on exercises.
Welcome to the spellbinding and enlightening world of Juffureh Village Heritage Museum (JVHM) where history, tradition, arts and culture intersect. At JVHM, The Gambia's past come to live unravelling it's rich and vibrant past through exhibits, performances, lessons, and hands on exercises.
Welcome to the spellbinding and enlightening world of Juffureh Village Heritage Museum (JVHM) where history, tradition, arts and culture intersect. At JVHM, The Gambia's past come to live unravelling it's rich and vibrant past through exhibits, performances, lessons, and hands on exercises.
JVHM houses artifacts, oral histories, and other exhibits that illuminate the complex tapestry of The Gambia's past. The Museum provides an opportunity to embrace the captivating tales, rich art, and intriguing artifacts that give insight into how the country transformed over time. Our museum acts as a time capsule, preserving the heritage and memories of The Gambia’s past, allowing present and future generations to study and connect with their roots.
JVHM houses artifacts, oral histories, and other exhibits that illuminate the complex tapestry of The Gambia's past. The Museum provides an opportunity to embrace the captivating tales, rich art, and intriguing artifacts that give insight into how the country transformed over time. Our museum acts as a time capsule, preserving the heritage and memories of The Gambia’s past, allowing present and future generations to study and connect with their roots.
JVHM houses artifacts, oral histories, and other exhibits that illuminate the complex tapestry of The Gambia's past. The Museum provides an opportunity to embrace the captivating tales, rich art, and intriguing artifacts that give insight into how the country transformed over time. Our museum acts as a time capsule, preserving the heritage and memories of The Gambia’s past, allowing present and future generations to study and connect with their roots.
A Glimpse At Juffureh and Albreda(Albadar) Villages
A Glimpse At Juffureh and Albreda (Albadar) Villages
A Glimpse At Juffureh and Albreda(Albadar) Villages
Nestled along the banks of the Gambia River, Juffureh and Albreda villages co-existed in peace and harmony for centuries with their histories intertwined with the flow and the rhythm of Gambia River, as well as the history of Europeans and the infamous Atlantic slave trade. For centuries, these villages remained a vital network for trade with the rest of West Africa and beyond.
Nestled along the banks of the Gambia River, Juffureh and Albreda villages co-existed in peace and harmony for centuries with their histories intertwined with the flow and the rhythm of Gambia River, as well as the history of Europeans and the infamous Atlantic slave trade. For centuries, these villages remained a vital network for trade with the rest of West Africa and beyond.
Juffureh and The World
Juffureh and The World
The village of Juffureh came into international prominence in the 1970s with the publication of Alex Haley’s book ‘ROOTS’ which traced his ancestry to the Mandinka village on the banks of the Gambia River. Soon after, Juffureh and Albreda villages and Kunta Kinteh Island became a pilgrimage destination for Africans in the Diaspora. Despite its uncomfortable past, Juffureh stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of its people. The village has grown and evolved, preserving its culturalheritage while embracing progress and development.
The village of Juffureh came into international prominence in the 1970s with the publication of Alex Haley’s book ‘ROOTS’ which traced his ancestry to the Mandinka village on the banks of the Gambia River. Soon after, Juffureh and Albreda villages and Kunta Kinteh Island became a pilgrimage destination for Africans in the Diaspora. Despite its uncomfortable past, Juffureh stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of its people. The village has grown and evolved, preserving its culturalheritage while embracing progress and development.
The village of Juffureh came into international prominence in the 1970s with the publication of Alex Haley’s book ‘ROOTS’ which traced his ancestry to the Mandinka village on the banks of the Gambia River. Soon after, Juffureh and Albreda villages and Kunta Kinteh Island became a pilgrimage destination for Africans in the Diaspora. Despite its uncomfortable past, Juffureh stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of its people. The village has grown and evolved, preserving its culturalheritage while embracing progress and development.
Juffureh and The World
