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1697
Stellenbosch is founded and named by Governor Simon van der Stel.
1697
Stellenbosch becomes an independent local authority.
1687
The Kweekskool is built.
1690
French Huguenot refugees settle in Stellenbosch and plant grapes with the intention of producing wine.
1723
The Moederkerk is built to replace the original church of Stellenbosch, which was burnt down in a fire in 1710. The new church is constructed on the outskirts of town to prevent a similar incident in the future.
1777
The Kruithuis is completed as the munitions building for the Dutch East India Company.
1859
The Theological Seminary for the Dutch Reformed Church is established in Stellenbosch, marking the beginning of higher education in the town. It is housed in the historical Kweekskool building.
1860
Rhenish Girls High School is established.
1866
Stellenbossche Gymnasium is established, later becoming Paul Roos Gymnasium in 1940.
1874
Higher education classes become Victoria College, and then in 1918 University of Stellenbosch.
1914
The Wine Institute building is completed at Elsenberg, marking the beginning of systematic viticultural research in South Africa.
1917
Professor AI Perold is appointed as professor of viticulture and oenology at the University of Stellenbosch, successfully introducing tertiary education in viticulture in South Africa.
1939
The Stellenbosch Town Hall is built, designed by renowned architects Elsworth & Walgate. It currently hosts the Stellenbosch Wine Festival in August.
1971
Stellenbosch Wine Route, the first wine route in the country, is founded.
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