Help us to renovate the La Preneuse Martello Tower Museum in Black River- CrowdFunding
Help us to renovate the La Preneuse Martello Tower Museum in Black River
Help Us Renovate La Preneuse Martello Tower Museum
in Black River, Mauritius
Restored from a derelict ruin into a museum by FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, Martello Tower was set up with generous funding by private Mauritian companies and foreign embassies. The museum opened its doors in August 2000 and has since been visited by thousands of Mauritians and tourists from around the world.
Today after more than 20 years – most recently marked by a slowdown in visitor traffic due to COVID-19 (see below) – we are taking steps to refurbish the museum’s façade, and to increase awareness and recognition of its significant historical place in the Mauritian cultural landscape. To this extent, our organisation appeals to you for support in raising MRU 255,000 for much-needed repairs and innovations that will greatly enhance the site and its acquisitions.
The Project
|
ITEM |
PROJECTED COST (MRU) |
|
55,000 |
|
75,000 |
|
40,000 |
|
35,000 |
|
50,000 |
|
Total: |
MRU 255,000 |
The Museum’s Place in Black River
The building is a declared national monument situated at the La Preneuse Public Beach. It is an important cultural and historical site which falls under the control of the National Heritage Fund (NHF) and is operated as a museum by the non-governmental organisation, FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, under an Agreement with the NHF.
It complements other local attractions of the west coast such as Dolphin Watching, Casela Leisure Park, the Black River Gorges National Park, and more. A museum visit is included in a package offered by a local tour operator, along with Dolphin Watching and a Picnic outing on Ile aux Benitiers. The museum received a certificate of excellence from TripAdvisor where it is listed among the top ten sites based on visitor reviews.
The museum provides employment to three full-time guides and two trainee-replacement guides and encourages volunteers to partake in its activities and projects.
Martello Tower Museum plays a part in the education of Mauritian students, from pre-primary to tertiary institutions, whose schools organize numerous visits every year.
COVID-19 Impact on Martello Tower Museum
The number of visits to Martello Tower Museum was dramatically impacted during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a 76% decrease in the number of visits.
|
Year |
Tourists |
Mauritians |
No of pupils (schools) |
Total Visitors |
|
2019 |
2,972 |
1,960 |
3,188 (36) |
8,120 |
|
2020 |
564 |
1,077 |
300 (10) |
1,941 |
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Latest Update
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Nou Patrimoine, Nou Richesse - Ile Maurice, Mauritius
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Really appreciated the visit of the Martello Tower Museum back in 2019. And will come back to this wonderful place in the future. The view from the top is amazing.
Best regards from SwitzerlandPosted on
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I had a fantastic time in Mauritius in 2019 and really enjoyed the tower tour. Very friendly and knowledgeable people.
I wish you all the best with the restoration of the Martello Tower Museum. Preserving historical objects is very important.Posted on
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I have visited your wonderful museum with my mum on one of my many visits to Mauritius. I am a British Airways Captain operating the route from the U.K. and I can’t wait to start bringing you back the tourists that you so desperately need. We stand shoulder to shoulder with you as you face the challenges of this global pandemic. Good Luck with your project, you are a gem of a museum preserving a fascinating piece of Mauritian history.
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Best of luck in raising the funds
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Anonymous
MUR 5,000 Donation15 Jun, 2021 -
Anonymous
MUR 5,000 Donation02 Apr, 2021 -
Pritish Appadoo
MUR 4 Donation17 Mar, 2021 -
Ruedi + Erika Keller
MUR 4,400 Donation19 Feb, 2021 -
André Keller
MUR 4,400 Donation19 Feb, 2021 -
James Stanley
MUR 1,000 Donation17 Feb, 2021 -
Anonymous
MUR 1,000 Donation17 Feb, 2021 -
Anonymous
MUR 1,500 Donation16 Feb, 2021 -
Satyacam Rampeara
MUR 435 Donation11 Feb, 2021 -
Marie-Laure Nairac
MUR 500 Donation03 Feb, 2021 -
Brigitte St John Austen
MUR 1,350 Donation27 Jan, 2021
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Help us to renovate the La Preneuse Martello Tower Museum in Black River- CrowdFunding
Help us to renovate the La Preneuse Martello Tower Museum in Black River
Description
Help Us Renovate La Preneuse Martello Tower Museum
in Black River, Mauritius
Restored from a derelict ruin into a museum by FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, Martello Tower was set up with generous funding by private Mauritian companies and foreign embassies. The museum opened its doors in August 2000 and has since been visited by thousands of Mauritians and tourists from around the world.
Today after more than 20 years – most recently marked by a slowdown in visitor traffic due to COVID-19 (see below) – we are taking steps to refurbish the museum’s façade, and to increase awareness and recognition of its significant historical place in the Mauritian cultural landscape. To this extent, our organisation appeals to you for support in raising MRU 255,000 for much-needed repairs and innovations that will greatly enhance the site and its acquisitions.
The Project
|
ITEM |
PROJECTED COST (MRU) |
|
55,000 |
|
75,000 |
|
40,000 |
|
35,000 |
|
50,000 |
|
Total: |
MRU 255,000 |
The Museum’s Place in Black River
The building is a declared national monument situated at the La Preneuse Public Beach. It is an important cultural and historical site which falls under the control of the National Heritage Fund (NHF) and is operated as a museum by the non-governmental organisation, FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, under an Agreement with the NHF.
It complements other local attractions of the west coast such as Dolphin Watching, Casela Leisure Park, the Black River Gorges National Park, and more. A museum visit is included in a package offered by a local tour operator, along with Dolphin Watching and a Picnic outing on Ile aux Benitiers. The museum received a certificate of excellence from TripAdvisor where it is listed among the top ten sites based on visitor reviews.
The museum provides employment to three full-time guides and two trainee-replacement guides and encourages volunteers to partake in its activities and projects.
Martello Tower Museum plays a part in the education of Mauritian students, from pre-primary to tertiary institutions, whose schools organize numerous visits every year.
COVID-19 Impact on Martello Tower Museum
The number of visits to Martello Tower Museum was dramatically impacted during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a 76% decrease in the number of visits.
|
Year |
Tourists |
Mauritians |
No of pupils (schools) |
Total Visitors |
|
2019 |
2,972 |
1,960 |
3,188 (36) |
8,120 |
|
2020 |
564 |
1,077 |
300 (10) |
1,941 |
Feel Free to Share with Family and Friends Worldwide
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Nou Patrimoine, Nou Richesse - Ile Maurice, Mauritius
Posted on
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Really appreciated the visit of the Martello Tower Museum back in 2019. And will come back to this wonderful place in the future. The view from the top is amazing.
Best regards from SwitzerlandPosted on
-
I had a fantastic time in Mauritius in 2019 and really enjoyed the tower tour. Very friendly and knowledgeable people.
I wish you all the best with the restoration of the Martello Tower Museum. Preserving historical objects is very important.Posted on
-
I have visited your wonderful museum with my mum on one of my many visits to Mauritius. I am a British Airways Captain operating the route from the U.K. and I can’t wait to start bringing you back the tourists that you so desperately need. We stand shoulder to shoulder with you as you face the challenges of this global pandemic. Good Luck with your project, you are a gem of a museum preserving a fascinating piece of Mauritian history.
Posted on
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Best of luck in raising the funds
Posted on
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