{"id":8042,"date":"2025-12-03T11:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T15:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?p=8042"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:43:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:43:59","slug":"barbados-expands-register-of-historic-places","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/barbados-expands-register-of-historic-places\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbados Expands Register of Historic Places"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Barbados is deepening its commitment to protecting and celebrating the island’s cultural legacy. Seven new sites<\/strong> have been added to the Barbados National Register of Historic Places<\/em>, each tied to a significant chapter in our history or to a person of national importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From mosque to cathedral, from library to Landship dock, the range of new sites reflects the diversity of faith<\/strong>, community<\/strong>, and leadership <\/strong>that shaped Barbados. Recently unveiled commemorative plaques mark:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carnegie Building<\/strong> \u2013 home of the National Library Service<\/a>

Madina Masjid<\/strong> \u2013 City Mosque

St. Mary’s Anglican Church<\/strong>

The Cathedral of St. Michael and All Angels<\/strong>

James Street Methodist Church<\/strong> \u2013 site of the home of National Hero, the Right Excellent Sarah Ann Gill<\/a>

Tyrol Cot<\/strong> \u2013 former residence of National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Grantley Adams<\/a>

The Landship Dock<\/strong> \u2013 headquarters of the uniquely Barbadian cultural movement, the Landship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of these sites are located in Bridgetown<\/a><\/strong>, which is already celebrated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>. With these additions, the capital becomes an even richer tapestry for exploration.

The National Register of Historic Places<\/strong> is an invitation for Bajans to honor and preserve our history, and for visitors to step into the island’s story, discovering how places of worship, civic life, and cultural innovation continue to shape Barbados today.

Barbados’ heritage is waiting to be explored. Whether you wander into the cool hush of St. Michael\u2019s Cathedral, pause at the mosque\u2019s graceful fa\u00e7ade, or explore Tyrol Cot, you’ll be part of an amazing journey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n