The Barbados Garrison Historic Area contains a network of over ninety well-preserved sites of historical and architectural interest, the picturesque central Savannah, the extensive cannon collection, and other high-quality facilities and artifacts which help to tell the story of the largest British military complex built in the Caribbean.


Barbados Garrison Historic Area (GHA)

The Barbados Garrison Historic Area is a globally unique site boasting a heritage that dates back to around 1650. Thought to be the most intact and authentic 18th and 19th century British Colonial Garrison in the World, it is also home to the oldest functioning horse race track in the Americas and the site of the most celebrated moment in our history: Barbados’ Independence. On February 1, 2010 the Government of Barbados submitted its formal application to UNESCO for “Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison” to be inscribed on the ‘World Heritage List’. 

GHA NEWS

Information and visitor's centre open at the Clocktower, the Main Guard

Barbados applies for World Heritage status for Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison

GHA tours now available

BGHC Inc. installs signs, benches and bins in the GHA 

GHA project is officially launched - October 21, 2007

 


Community Partners
  • Amaryllis Beach Resort
  • Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association
  • Barbados Light and Power Company Ltd
  • Barbados National Trust
  • Barbados Tourism Authority
  • Brigade House Medical Centre
  • British High Commission
  • Bush Hill Trust Inc. (George Washington House)
  • Coconut Court Beach Hotel
  • Cool Dreams Cafe
  • Cruise Management Ltd
  • Digicel (Barbados) Ltd 
  • Society of Friends of the Garrison
  • Grand Barbados Beach Resort
  • Hilton Barbados
  • Island Inn Hotel

 

  • Ministry of Family, Youth, Sports and Environment   
  • Ministry of Housing
  • Ministry of Tourism
  • National Conservation Commission
  • Sanitation Services Authority
  • The Barbados Defence Force
  • The Barbados Museum and Historical Society
  • The Barbados Turf Club
  • The Barbados Yacht Club
  • The Royal Barbados Police Force
  • The Savannah Hotel
  • Tourism Development Corporation
  • Town and Country Planning Development Office
  • University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus