Cultural Heritage Sites
This selection highlights the pivotal landmarks of Accra’s history, from 17th-century colonial fortifications to monuments of the independence era. It features Osu Castle, Ussher Fort, and James Fort, which served as coastal trading posts and administrative seats for Dutch, Danish, and British powers. Complementing these are the National Museum—Ghana’s oldest museum—and dedicated sites honoring Pan-African leaders like Kwame Nkrumah and W.E.B. Du Bois. These locations document the transition from colonial rule to sovereignty and the enduring legacy of the Pan-African movement in West Africa.
A National Museum
The National Museum of Ghana is in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. It is the largest and oldest of the six museums under the administration of…
B Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Memorial Park is located in downtown Accra, the capital of Ghana.
C W.E.B Du Bois Center
William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was an American sociologist, socialist, historian, and Pan-Africanist civil rights activist.
D Osu Castle
Osu Castle is a castle located in Osu, Ghana on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea in Africa.
E Ussher Fort
Ussher Fort is a fort in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Dutch in 1649 as Fort Crèvecœur, and is two days' march from Elmina and to the…
F James Fort
Fort James is a fort located in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Royal African Company of England as a trading post for both gold and…
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