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Barbados is an island drenched in the heritage of our forefathers . Our cultural traditions , invaluable resources and historic treasures are of immeasurable value to this generation and the next . Why not visit a few of these sites and see what we really have to offer ? Plan for at least a few hours in each location to ensure that you get a chance to view each exhibit .
1 The Barbados Museum & Historical Society
Garrison Savannah , St . Michael
Your first stop is the Barbados Museum and Historical Society , housed in the historic buildings of the former British Military Prison at St Ann ’ s . The prison began construction in 1817 but was finally completed 36 year later . Today it is one of only twelve such prisons constructed anywhere in the British Empire and as such it is unique to the region .
Tel . ( 246 ) 427- 0201 Open Mon - Sat 9 am – 5 pm | Sun 2 pm – 6 pm
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George Washington House & Museum
Bush Hill , St . Michael
Just around the corner from the Barbados Museum is George Washington House . This this former plantation house , formerly known as ‘ Bush Hill House ’ was once the two-month residence of the United States ’ first President , George Washington , and his ailing half-brother , Lawrence Washington in 1751 . Barbados is famously the only country Washington ever visited outside colonial America and Washington marked his two-month stay with several journal entries in his diary . Adding to the intrigue of the house is a network of recently discovered manmade caves , over which the house was built , that stretch for miles in many directions .
Tel . ( 246 ) 228-5461 or ( 246 ) 228-5710 Open Mon – Fri , 9 am – 4:30 pm
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Barbados National Heroes gallery & Museum of Parliament
Bridgetown
A short drive down town will bring you to a gothic , colonial , coral stone structure , in the centre of town , which has been the location of the islands Parliament of Barbados , since June 16th , 1874 . Not only is it the home of the 3rd oldest parliament in the Commonwealth but the West Wing is home to the interactive Barbados Museum of Parliament and the Barbados National Heroes Gallery .
Tel .( 246 ) 310-5400
Tyrol Cot
Heritage Villa Codrington Village . St . Michael
Constructed in 1854 , Tyrol Cot was once the family home of , Sir Grantley Adams ( Barbados ’ first premier and the only Prime Minister of the Federation of the West Indies ) and his son ( second Prime Minister of Barbados ) the late J . M . G . M . " Tom " Adams . Sir Grantley Adams was said to be the founding father of Barbadian democracy and his former home is a historic Palladian-style house , with a modern “ Heritage Chattel House Village ” onsite . The village gives visitors an idea of 1920 ’ s architecture and way of life .
Tel . ( 246 ) 424-2074 Open Mon - Fri 8am – 4:30pm ( last tour at 4:00 p . m .)
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