Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum (Culture)
In memory of Doctor Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president.
This memorial park was opened in honour of Osagyefo (the Messiah) Doctor Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president and one of its founding fathers. Built on a former British polo field, it marks the spot from which Nkrumah declared independence in 1957. The man himself remains an integral part of Ghana’s history and a good hour here will fill you in on most of the details of this remarkable and controversial leader. It’s a must for history buffs, but every visitor will leave having understood a bit more of what makes Ghana the country it is today.
The park consists of five acres of well-tended, flower-covered grounds and holds a museum tracing Nkrumah’s life. There are various personal items on display, although the centrepiece is the mausoleum itself, the final resting place of Nkrumah and his wife. Tours in English are offered. Events are held here on 6 March for independence anniversary celebrations, and on 1 August to mark Emancipation Day.
Details
Address:
High Street
Accra
Contact:
055 411 6957
Open:
Open 8am-8pm daily.
