Barberton offers visitors a journey through time
The town’s layout and walkability allow for self-guided tours of its many historical buildings.
Heritage & History
Unearthing the stories, buildings, and moments that connect Barberton’s past to its present.
A nugget fit for a tale: Barberton's Peacock Nugget and its curious journey
To stir public interest and perhaps inflate its perceived value, the syndicate had a model of the nugget made for display.
Tracing the early footsteps of Percy Fitzpatrick in Barberton
Fitzpatrick arrived in Barberton in 1884, when the booming town teemed with diggers, traders, and adventurers.
Barberton daisy proves resilience is always in bloom
What sets the Barberton daisy apart is not just its beauty, but its quiet metaphor for human resilience.
The wandering artist who left his mark on Barberton
His wandering spirit eventually led him to Barberton, a town rich with the dust of the gold rush.
The legend of Cockney Liz
Some locals swear she had a hand in settling disputes, brokering friendships, and occasionally stirring the pot herself.
Makhonjwa Mountains proudly hold their place on the UNESCO World Heritage list
For a community as deeply rooted as Barberton’s, World Heritage status honours the past and inspires the future.