Category: Heritage
Barbados Expands Register of Historic Places
Discover how and why Barbados is deepening its commitment to protecting and celebrating the island’s cultural legacy.
Discover Barbados’ Chattel House History
The chattel house is one of the most recognisable symbols of Barbados: a small wooden home with bright Caribbean colours, steep gable roofs, and verandahs that welcome the breeze.
The People Who Shaped a Nation: Lessons from Barbados’ History
Barbados is often spoken of as though its identity were shaped only by its sunlit beaches and limestone cliffs, but the truth runs deeper and far wider.
Sugar Cane Arrows In Bloom!
Sugar cane arrows, these feathery plumes rising above green cane fields, are more than just striking silhouettes in the breeze.
Barbados Wrote the Code: The Island That Shaped an Empire
Barbados became Britain’s first slave society in 1661. Explore how the Barbados Slave Code shaped the Atlantic – and the history behind Washington Black’s escape.
Heritage Month Celebrates Island Identity
This month-long celebration weaves together the complex threads of the island’s past, acknowledging both its colonial heritage and its triumphant journey to freedom & independence.
Barbados Commits To Cultural Heritage Preservation
Leveraging Barbados’ geographic location, cultural heritage, and economic potential to drive sustainable development and innovation.
Historic Barbados Churches
Step back in time and soak in the serene beauty of Barbados’ historic churches.
Hidden Legacy of Barbados Colonialisms
To understand the impact of British colonialism on Barbados, it’s essential to trace its origins back to the feudal system that dominated medieval England.
Why Visit A Barbados Museum?
Delve deeper into the heritage, traditions, and values of Barbados with a rewarding exploration of our island’s museums.
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