Museum of Nevis History
The Museum of Nevis History is a museum in Charlestown, Saint Thomas Lowland Parish, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
.jpg.webp) Museum of Nevis History in December 2019 | |
| Location | Charlestown, Saint Paul Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 17°08′28.2″N 62°37′46.7″W |
| Type | museum |
History
The museum building was originally built around 1680. It was the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States.[1] In 1840, the building was destroyed during an earthquake. The building underwent restoration in 1983.[2][3]
Architecture
The museum is a two-story building. The ground floor houses the museum, and the upper floor houses the Nevis Island Assembly.[2]
References
- Planet, Lonely. "Museum of Nevis History in Charlestown, St Kitts & Nevis". Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- Admin, NTA. "Museum of Nevis History". Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- Hubbard, Vincent (2002). Swords, Ships & Sugar. Corvallis: Premiere Editions International, Inc. p. 136. ISBN 9781891519055.
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