Chilenje House 394, National Independence Memorial in Chilenje, Lusaka, Zambia
Chilenje House 394 is a residential building in Lusaka that serves as part of a memorial site and is furnished with original items and pieces from a specific historical period. The three houses in the complex can be visited to see how rooms were arranged and used during that time.
The house was the center of political activity between 1960 and 1962, where the independence campaign was directed. After this period, it took on a different role in the nation's story before being restored later as a memorial site.
The house displays how a family lived during the independence movement, with original furniture and personal items from that era. The space gives visitors a sense of everyday life during this pivotal period in the nation's history.
The site is open on most days, with visiting hours that should be checked before your trip since schedules can change. It is helpful to use a guide or information materials to better understand the context of what you are viewing.
The rooms were deliberately returned to their 1962 condition, with all later changes removed to show the original interior. This makes it possible to see the surroundings as they actually appeared during the historical period.
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