Join us for the Nevis Historical Tour
Join the History of the Caribbean class on an Historical Tour of Nevis!
Saturday, November 10th.Meet at Port Zante at 7:45 a.m.[taking the 8:00 a.m. ferry to Nevis]Below is an itinerary of the tour, chockfull of historical sites, conducted by Mr. John Guilbert, an official of the Nevis Historical Society.
Starting with a walk to the Museum of Nevis History, then around Charlestown, after which we board the bus for a three-hour tour around the island. At 1 p.m. the tour will be over and you’ll be free to do whatever you wish in Nevis (there are some famous eating places, and of course, there is the 4 Seasons Hotel). Bring a hat, sunblock, good walking shoes, camera and bathing/snorkeling equipment [as you wish].
COSTS:Ferry to Nevis and back
$40 EC [pay directly to the ferry]
Tour
$25 EC each [NOTE: space on bus is limited ~ first come first served]Interested? please come by my office ASAP with tour fee to reserve your spot for this wonderful opportunity to get to know the real Nevis.
TOUR SCHEDULE: Arrive Nevis @8:45am met by John Guilbert at the pier.
Walk to the Museum of Nevis History where John Guilbert will give you a tour of the museum, which is the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton (face on US$10 bill).
We will next do a small walking tour through parts of Charlestown, returning to the museum by 10:00 to get on our bus.
The bus tour will include: Bath Spa, House & Hotel.
Horatio Nelson Museum
Government House
Marriage location of Nelson
Montpelier
Hermitage - oldest wood framed house in Caribbean, 1778
Old Manor - plantation for breeding slaves
St. George's Anglican Church
Golden Rock - plantation & slave infirmary
Fothergill's - old -time Nevisian village
New River & Coconut Walk - last working sugar mill in Nevis
Eden Brown - ghost story
St. James's Anglican - location of Black crucifix
Nisbet - birthplace of Fanny, Horatio's wife
Redoubt - 3rd permanent structure built by Europeans
Cottle's Church - first church where slaves and slave owners worshipped together
Oualie Beach or Mansa's for break
Fort Ashby & Jamestown
Nelson Spring
St. Thomas Anglican - oldest church, 1643
Back to Charlestown by 1:00pm
Prof Mark Bernstein
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Attention Students, A representative from ERI is on campus today
~
Monday, Oct 22 and will meet with Students
from
2:30-3:00 in the Eastern Classroom.If you have questions about ERI, please make it a point to be there.
Thanks
The History of the Caribbean class is planning an excursion to Brimstone Hill
Saturday, the 20th of October. We will board buses at the campus at 10:45 a.m.(sharp) and return by 1:00 to the university.
If you are interested in joining the class for this fascinating, historic excursion, please let me know. One of the advantages of going as a group is that transportation will be provided from the university and back for $ 9 E.C. per person.
Another advantage is that we get a group rate for entry to Brimstone Hill of $1 E.C. per person if you are a local resident.
Another advantage is that the Brimstone Hill Society will provide a guide for us.
One last advantage is that you can join with your friends and colleagues and have a great time together!
There is a bar with refreshments at the Fort; wear good walking shoes and a hat and sun block if you are sensitive to the sun.
At the moment there is room for additional passengers. Come by my office by this Thursday in order to reserve your spot on the bus. First come, first served!
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Regards,
Prof. Mark H. Bernstein
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