Created 10-Feb-25
Modified 18-Feb-25
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Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, was established by the English in 1628, making it one of the oldest cities in the Caribbean. The site was originally inhabited by the Indigenous Kalinago people, but by the time the English arrived, it was largely unoccupied. The town was named after a rudimentary bridge built by the Indigenous people over the Constitution River.
During the colonial era, Bridgetown became a major hub for trade, particularly in sugar, rum, and slaves, linking the Caribbean to Europe and Africa as part of the transatlantic trade. The city's deep-water harbor made it a key British naval and commercial outpost in the region.
Bridgetown played a role in several historical events, including visits by American Founding Fathers like George Washington in 1751. The city remained an important center for commerce and governance even after Barbados gained independence from Britain in 1966.
Today, Bridgetown is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its well-preserved British colonial architecture and historical significance. It remains the island’s political, cultural, and economic center.
I was disappointed when our original excursion in Barbados was canceled. I had researched and finally found The Rock featured in a Windows screensaver. I wanted to see The Rock and take a picture, but it seemed that wouldn't happen. You wouldn’t believe my joy when the last stop of our alternate excursion included The Rock, and I got my picture.
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During the colonial era, Bridgetown became a major hub for trade, particularly in sugar, rum, and slaves, linking the Caribbean to Europe and Africa as part of the transatlantic trade. The city's deep-water harbor made it a key British naval and commercial outpost in the region.
Bridgetown played a role in several historical events, including visits by American Founding Fathers like George Washington in 1751. The city remained an important center for commerce and governance even after Barbados gained independence from Britain in 1966.
Today, Bridgetown is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its well-preserved British colonial architecture and historical significance. It remains the island’s political, cultural, and economic center.
I was disappointed when our original excursion in Barbados was canceled. I had researched and finally found The Rock featured in a Windows screensaver. I wanted to see The Rock and take a picture, but it seemed that wouldn't happen. You wouldn’t believe my joy when the last stop of our alternate excursion included The Rock, and I got my picture.
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