Catholic Historic Museum — Attraction in Pwani Region

The Catholic Historic Museum proved to be an enlightening journey into the establishment of Christianity in East Africa, and my wife and I were fortunate to experience this memorable place. Steeped in history dating back to the 18th century, the museum offers a comprehensive exploration of the region's past, including the abolition of slavery.

A highlight of our visit was witnessing the first Catholic church in East Africa, marking the inception of Christianity in the region. The museum goes beyond religious history, providing valuable insights into the diverse cultures of the Swahili and Arab people, shedding light on their traditions and business practices.

Exploring the museum on the New Year added a special touch to our visit, making it a meaningful start to the year. Overall, the Catholic Historic Museum offers not just a glimpse into the religious history of the region but also a broader understanding of the cultural tapestry that shaped...

Bagamoyo is a historic town, we got to visit the first church, and learn about how the first church helped to abolish slave trade in East Africa, The history of Dr David livingstone, the missionary who when he died, they carried his body from zambia to bagamoyo, where they travelled on foot for nine months to reach Bagamoyo, so that his body could be transported to London. Its a nice historic...

SLAVE TRADE TOUR I must say it's actually sad to go on this tour but you learn a lot into our history especially we Africans and Christians. We had a lovely chap and an amazing guide who knew his facts well on history and gave us ample time to ask questions on how the town bagamoyo was discovered by the missionaries in a bid to end slave trade. If you love African history, i'd recommend you visit...