Martinique boasts a variety of cultural endeavors, primarily centered around music and festivals, the largest of which is the annual Culturama (formerly known as Carnival).
Museum of Nevis History
The Museum of Nevis History, run by the Nevis Historical & Conservation Society, is housed in a Caribbean Georgian building that was built on the foundation of the structure where Alexander Hamilton was born in 1757. He only lived on the island until the age of nine, and then moved to St. Croix with his mother. Later in his life, he helped draft the U.S. Constitution and was the first secretary of the Treasury. He was an out spoken advocate of the emancipation of slavery. The building today, known as Hamilton House, houses one of the island's two museums on the first floor. The second floor is the meeting room for the Nevis House of Assembly. The lovely stone building was built around 1680, but was destroyed in an earthquake in 1840, and then restored in 1983. Its historic value coupled with its beautiful setting on Charlestown harbour overlooking Martinique in the distance make it an island treasure and a delightful place to spend an afternoon.
The Museum is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, and on Saturdays from 9am to noon (hours subject to change - please check with the museum before visiting). The cost of admission is US$5.00 for non-nationals.
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