'n Dorp wat diep in jou siel inkruip. Dis waar bure nog vriende is. Waar die gemeenskap na mekaar omsien. 'n Plek waar jy weer jou eie hartklop kan hoor, maar ook die hartklop van eeue gelede. Philippolis is ryk aan Karoo plantegroei, 'n interessante wildlewe en kan ook spog met 'n voëlparadys. Dié dorp kan daarop roem as die eerste nedersetting in die Vrystaat (1823). Dit het ook gedien as die hoofstad van die Griekwas. (1823-1861) en vandag nog kan jy die Griekwa-invloed in Philippolis sien. Die besondere Karoo-huise waarvan 'n hele paar as nasionale gedenk-waardighede verklaar is en selfs die straatname, roep die kleurryke verlede in herinnering.
JOBHUIS - Philippolis, ’n Permanente
uitstalling van 25 kontemporêre skilderye n.a.v. die Bybelboek Job en Klaagliedere.
Emily Hobhouse het ook in dié spesiale dorpie 'n belangrike rol gespeel. Hier het sy in 1905 'n kant- en weefskool begin om die lot van die vroue en hulle gesinne na die Anglo Boereoorlog ligter te maak.
Adam Kok, die bekende kaptein van die Griekwas het ook op die dorp sy merk gemaak. Sy woning en krale is steeds 'n gewilde toeriste aantreklikheid. Adam Kok, die bekende kaptein van die Griekwas het ook op die dorp sy merk gemaak. Sy woning en krale is steeds 'n gewilde toeriste aantreklikheid.
Ander besienswaardighede is die imposante NG KERK met 'n Brinley en Vorster orrel met meer as
1 000 pype, die Griekwakanonne op die koppie; die ou kruithuis...
Philippolis is bekend vir sy jaarlikse saalperdskou in November
The Transgariep Museum at Philippolis, covers 3 interesting themes - Dr. J. Philip and the London's Missionary association, the Griqua era of Adam Kok II and Adam Kok III, Emily Hobhouse and her spin- and weave school and a picture cabinet with early leader figures of the town.
Behind the Museum on the hill the visitor can still see two cannons which was used by Adam Kok, as well as a "Griquakraal" next to the library.
Adam Kok and his Griquas, who lived in Philippolis since 1826 till 1863, were spiritually guided by the London Missionary association. In 1862 they moved to Griqualand-East, after the Republic of Free State bought their land.
The London Missionary Association
In the Museum Transgariep we relive the hard work done by the London Missionary Association, in the years 1823 to 1862, in the region north of the Orange river.
Dr. John Philip, after whom Philippolis is named, takes the central place in this room. Here his well known book - Researchers in South Africa (1828) can be seen. Dr. Philip acted as the Superintendent of the Missionary Association in South Africa since 1819 till 1849.
The history of Philippolis is told by sketches of the Missionary Association till 1862 when Philippolis was handed over to the Republic of Free State.
Adam Kok
Situated in the Museum is the bedroom, livingroom and kitchen, furnished in the way it was in the time of Adam Kok. In the living room the visitor can see the furniture of Adam Kok's time.
In the backyard of the Museum, visitors can visit the horsemill and -stable. What makes this mill so valuable is that it is still in good working condition. The griquas as Adam Kok, loved horses.
In the stable original Yellowwood beams and a feeding krib can still be seen.
Picture Cabinet
From the bedroom one walks into the Picture Cabinet. Here the visitors can see the photos of the leaders who played a important role in the history of Philippolis. There are photos, drawings and even paintings of the important figures like Adam Kok II and Adam Kok III, missionaries of the London Missionary Association like dr. Philip and John Campbell.
