Welcome to Historical Ghana! 🇬đź‡âś¨ Dive into Ghana’s rich past through rare photos, forgotten stories, and iconic moments.
From pre-colonial times to independence, we bring history to life. Follow us for weekly archives, cultural heritage & untold tales!
09/03/2025
Ghana Independence celebrations: HRH The Duchess of Kent in a procession with Governor General Sir Charles Noble Arden-Clarke, and Paramount Chief of the Ga State Nii Tackie Komey II, Accra, 1957.
Credit: James Barnor/Courtesy Autograph ABP.
07/03/2025
Jamestown Lighthouse with the Seaview Hotel on the right. ©️James Barnor.
07/03/2025
Join the Historical Ghana Team! | Call for Contributors & Volunteers 🇬đź‡âś¨
Are you passionate about Ghana’s history, culture, and heritage?
Do you love researching, writing, or curating rare historical content?
We’re looking for contributors and volunteers to help bring Ghana’s rich past to life on our page!
We Need:
✅ Writers & Researchers: Help craft engaging posts on Ghana’s historical events, figures, and untold stories.
âś… Content Curators: Find and organize rare photos, documents, and archives.
âś… Social Media: Assist with posting, community engagement, and discussions.
âś… Graphic Designers & Video Editors:
Create visually appealing infographics, reels, and short clips.
If you’re interested, comment below or send us a message**!
06/03/2025
Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (first in right, back row) at the 1960 Commonwealth Prime Minister's Conference.
06/03/2025
A Gold Coast postage stamp overprinted for Ghana's independence on March 6, 1957.
06/03/2025
This is the first European settlement in sub-Saharan Africa, established 543 years ago in the small sea town of modern day Ghana.
What town is this?