Barbados in a Nutshell - 2022 - EBook

90 Sightseeing Barbados Museum and Historical Society Tour of St. Ann’s Fort Main Guard at the Historic Garrison Changing of the Sentry Ceremony There is also much to explore in the Garrison Historic Area where a collection of solid and graceful Georgian structures encircle one of the oldest racetracks in the world. Based in the beautiful old military prison, the Barbados Museum depicts the island’s colourful past, including its African heritage and a state of the art interactive children’s gallery. Th e Ge o r g e Wa s h i n g t o n Attraction is the only house outside of the USA where young George Washington resided during his visit in 1751. The tour includes an interesting film about Washington’s time here and a chance to explore the recently rediscovered network of ‘secret’ tunnels running beneath the Garrison complex. Private Dinners with George can be booked for between 26 and 30 people. The café there is a very popular lunch and breakfast spot for locals and visitors alike. Deep within the eerie bulwark of St. Ann’s Fort, the National Armoury & Cannon Museum displays the world’s finest collection of 17th century English iron cannon. A full 3-hour Garrison Tour is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays to coincide with the Changing of the Sentry Ceremony. For information on tours of The Garrison, contact James Blades on 233-2601 or Peter Stevens 233-1648