History

Although Barbados is known for its abundance of white sand beaches and bright blue seas, the island also possesses many notable attractions rich with history for you to discover. Located 700ft above sea level on the highlands of the parish of St. George, Gun...

The Changing of the Sentry is a mini ceremony which pays tribute to the military history of Barbados. Taking place every .... at 11.45 AM, the changing of the sentry dates back to the 1700's and features members of the Barbados Legion marching past the sentry...

Last week marked the 375th anniversary of Parliament in Barbados, the third oldest parliament in the Western Hemisphere! It was such a spectacular event with endless entertainment! Starting at 10:00a.m., at the Ministry of Education (old Queen’s College) there...

Today is the day we commemorate the former Prime Minister of Barbados, the man who lead his country to independence from the United Kingdom, Mr. Errol Barrow. The...

That’s right, Bridgetown and its Garrison have recently been granted the title of a UNESCO world heritage site. We are so proud of our island Barbados and all of the individuals who contributed to make this well deserved designation happen. We thought we would...

"I think we are lost" is the first thought that comes to mind when heading to Fisherpond Great House through the unpaved and bumpy cart road, but partial images of this...

As you drive or walk through Holetown in Barbados you may notice a tall standing coral stone building surrounded by lush greenery- well this is the famously known St. James Parish Church. This church is located in the Parish of St. James and is a stone's throw...

One of the most prominent churches on the North- East coast of Barbados is St. Andrew Parish Church. This church was first built from wood in 1630 and then reconstructed as a stone structure in 1846 after being destroyed by a hurricane in 1831. The present...