Caribbean Dreams Magazine Volume 1 | Page 69

Looka de View Island Heritage Sites Valued objects, cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings passed from generation to generation…that’s heritage! The heritage of Barbados is no different and the legacy of the island is a unique blend of historical, architectural & natural beauty inherited by us all. For lovers of all things historic, take a step back in time to one of these locations • Sunbury • The Barbados Museum • George Washington House & Museum • Nidhe Israel Museum • St. Nicholas Abbey • Barbados National Heroes Gallery and Museum of Parliament • Springvale Eco-Heritage Museum • Tyrol Cot Heritage Village • Hutson Sugar Museum Sunbury Plantation House stories. Its fun for the whole family. St Philip 2 This beautifully restored, great house, originally built by Matthew Chapman, an Irish/English planter, is more than 300 years old. The house is open for public viewing, and a tour through this great house is a virtual step back in time. Sunbury is home to the largest collection of antique horse-drawn carriages in the Caribbean as well as antique furniture, silver, glassware, china, beautifully landscaped grounds and century old machinery. The venue is a pleasant place for Sunday lunch or an afternoon outing. (246) 423-6270 Daily 9:30am – 4:30pm The African Exhibition “Connections and Continuities” highlighting the geographical and demographic diversity of the continent. The Barbados Museum & Historical Society Garrison Savannah, St. Michael The Barbados Museum and Historical Society is housed in the historic buildings of the former British Military Prison at St Ann’s. The prison, whose upper section was built in 1817 and lower section in 1853 is one of only twelve such prisons constructed anywhere in the British Empire and as such it is unique to the region. Main displays and features of the Barbados Museum include: 1 The Children’s Gallery An exiting, interactive, exhibit specially tailored to younger minds to touch, and interact with. Play “dress up” as a Zouave soldier, an African prince or a mulatto girl and listen to enthralling historic 3 The Decorative Arts Gallery This gallery highlights the furnishings / lifestyle of the Planter class during the mid 18th to late 19th century. Set in four period rooms (a master bedroom, nursery, dining room and living room) 4 The Natural History Gallery An ecological treasure trove on our coral reef, mangrove swamps, marine life and the island’s local & migratory birds. T he museum is also home to, a military gallery, a large fine arts gallery, print gallery and the Jubilee Gallery (Highlighting 4000 years of human development in Barbados) (246) 427- 0201 Mon - Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 2 - 6pm Caribbean Dreams | 69