The origins and history of this building are still a subject of debate, but it is thought to be late 1600’s early 1700’s, and 2nd oldest after the Castle. It is pictured in a painting of the Battle of Muizenberg done shortly after the battle, and stories suggest that at one time it was a Custom House, hence Die Posthuys, and that it was also used by the local Dutch military wing of that era. It houses a diorama, info on the Battle of Muizenberg, and photographs of Muizenberg during the early 1900’s. Open about 5 days a week 10-2 pm. Ph
The quarry on Elsies Peak has been closed but you can still see where there was a trolley track. The stone was cut and dressed at the quarry and run down to Kommetjie Road from where it was put into carts to be taken to the building sites or the railway siding at Fish Hoek. The small quarry
