Preserving the Cultural Heritage of the Island of Pemba

$47K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Tanzania
Start Date	Sep 28, 2004
End Date	May 12, 2009
Duration	1,687 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77337-48`

Grant Description

To preserve the heritage of the island and make it accessible to the public by creating a museum in a restored 18th century fort in the town of Chake Chake.

The island of Pemba on the Swahili coast was a popular destination for sea faring traders and conquering dynasties resulting in a wealth of historical sites, artifacts, and documents.