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Best Historic Locations in Barbados "Best Historic Locations in Barbados" Realizado por : Cityseeker 8 Ubicaciones indicadas Drax Hall "Old & Wise" Built in the 1650s, Drax Hall is one of only three homes of Jacobean architecture still existing in the Western hemisphere. St. Nicholas Abbey, also in Barbados, is another of those three homes. Drax Hall was built by brothers William and James Drax, and it is still held by the Drax family today. The Drax Plantation was also the first plantation to cultivate sugar by c.mcbrien cane in Barbados, and it remains today a working sugar plantation. Interestingly, St. Nicholas Abbey also still produces sugar cane. Additionally, Drax Hall features gable roofs and windows, a Jacobean staircase and archway. Moreover, it is a private home and only opened to the public on special occasions. - Marsilyn Browne +1 246 433 1240 St. George, Bridgetown Tyrol Cot Heritage Village "The Leaders' Home" Built in 1854, Tyrol Cot was bought as a wedding gift by Sir Grantley Adams for his wife Grace in 1929. This young lawyer became the first Premier of Barbados (1954-58) and then Prime Minister of the West Indies Federation (1958-1962). The couple’s only child, J.M.G.M "Tom" Adams, was born at Tyrol Cot and also became a lawyer. He was Prime Minister of by M. Browne Barbados from 1976 to 1985. Tyrol Cot is built of coral stone cemented with egg whites. The flooring of Canadian fir is still intact. The home abounds with treasures - Sir Grantley’s books, photos, paintings, china and original furniture still furnish the premises. A chattel house village complete with utensils of yesteryear and a replica slave hut provide a wonderful glimpse of old Barbados. -Marsilyn Browne +1 246 424 2074 www.trust.funbarbados.co [email protected] Codrington Hill, Bridgetown m Barbados Department of Archives "Discover Your Family Tree" The Barbados Department of Archives was established in 1963 and is the official repository for Barbados’ records of legal, cultural and historical value. Most records are open to the public, and the department is frequently visited by those seeking information on their genealogy. Materials are collected in a variety of media, from manuscripts, letters, by StockSnap books, maps and charts, to photos, film, recordings and disks. They are kept in an environmentally-controlled location to preserve their longevity. However, some materials may still be too fragile to be handled by the public. Private memorabilia from individuals as well as organizations have been lodged at the archives. This department, therefore, contains a wealth of documented information on the history and people of Barbados. Marsilyn Browne +1 246 425 5150 [email protected] Black Rock, St. Michael, Bridgetown Old Town Hall "For Meetings of Yore" The Old Town Hall stands opposite St. Mary’s Anglican Church and to the west of Jubilee Gardens on the western end of Bridgetown. The original Town Hall was erected in 1730 and housed the Barbados Assembly, the Vestry of St. Michael and the town jail. The original building was known for its architecture, huge walls and sweeping staircases. In the 1850s the by M. Browne Assembly used the town hall for its meetings. It was also here that Ernest Deighton Mottley served as a member of the St. Michael Vestry, from 1940 to 1959, and then the first Mayor of Bridgetown in 1959. The building fell into serious disrepair and was re-developed and re-opened in 2003. It is the home of the Barbados Tourism Investment Inc. and other businesses. -Marsilyn Browne +1 1 246 426 7085 barbadostourisminvestme [email protected] Cheapside, Bridgetown nt.com Garrison Historic Area "History Alive at the Garrison" From the 17th to 19th Centuries, the British West India Regiment was stationed in Barbados. Their parade ground is now the home of horse racing on the island. Around that ground, and in its proximity, still stand several red brick regimental buildings which today house some very important institutions. The former military prison is now the home of the by M. Browne Barbados Museum and adjacent is the Caribbean Examinations Council. The former guard house is now the headquarters of the Barbados Legion. The Barbados Defence Force is south at St. Ann’s Fort and the Barbados Cadet Corps is east of the garrison. Also in the Garrison Historic Area is George Washington House, where young George Washington stayed on his only trip out of his native United States. -Marsilyn Browne The Garrison, Bridgetown Main Guard, The "A Salute to the Troops" The Main Guard is the home of the Barbados Legion and the Barbados Poppy League. Its clock tower is a famous landmark on the equally famous Garrison Savannah in St. Michael. The Main Guard also overlooks the area, which used to be the Parade Ground on the Garrison for British military troops stationed in Barbados. Its uses include the courts martial of by wwarby troops, and military prisoners were housed nearby. The clock was made in England by renowned clock makers Dwerri and Carter and dates from 1803. Besides being a center for meetings and entertainment for ex- servicemen, the Main Guard is often the venue for lectures, seminars and receptions by charitable organizations for the general public. - Marsilyn Browne +1 246 426 0982 The Garrison, St. Michael, Bridgetown The Military Cemetery "A Soldier's Resting Place" Barbados was the headquarters of British military forces in the Caribbean in colonial times. The troops were stationed at The Garrison in St. Michael. Around 1780, a cemetery was built at Needham's Point, just west of The Garrison. The oldest headstone in the cemetery dates from 1820. After some years of neglect, the cemetery was beautifully restored by the Barbados Military Cemetery Association, founded in 1975. The Memorial Building at the entrance provides fascinating insight into the cemetery and the troops who were stationed at The Garrison. A memorial to the Right Excellent Errol Walton Barrow, first Prime Minister of independent Barbados, who fought in World War II, is located in the cemetery. The cemetery is still used for burials of members of the Barbados Legion. -Marsilyn Browne +1 246 426 0982 Needham's Point, Bay Street, Bridgetown Charles Fort "In Defense of My Country" Charles Fort was erected in 1650, and is the largest of the forts built around the island that were used to defend it from enemy forces. It is located on the southwestern tip of the island at Needham’s Point, and was originally called Needham’s Fort. In 1649, King of England, Charles I, was beheaded and the government was taken over by Oliver Cromwell. by Postdlf Barbados remained loyal to the royalists, and in 1660 when King Charles II was restored to the throne, the fort’s name was changed to Charles Fort. The fort became a part of the British Military Garrison in 1836. Today the Hilton Barbados Hotel, which is on Needham’s Point, incorporates the fort into its grounds and occasionally hosts events there. -Marsilyn Browne +1 246 426 0200 Hilton Barbados Hotel, Needham's Point, St. Michael, Bridgetown UNIRSE A NOSOTROS A: cityseeker.com Condiciones generales | POLíTICA DE PRIVACIDAD | API | PóNGASE EN CONTACTO CON NOSOTROS | Derechos de autor 2021 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).
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