Chilenje House 394

From this house, he directed the struggle for Independence of Zambia, which was finally achieved on 24 October 1964.

It lies in a spacious compound littered with giant trees that seem to thrive on a stony ground.

"[2] Three houses are included in the protected monument, and have been restored as nearly as possible to their 1962 condition by the demolition of improvements effected since that date.

395 contains displays illustrating the history and growth of Lusaka from the earliest times and the political development of Zambia.

The monument was officially opened by Dr Kenneth Kaunda on 23 October 1968.