RSSMontserrat Museum
This museum is located at Richmond Hill, north of Plymouth. The museum is housed within a restored oId sugar mill. Exhibits include Arawak artifacts, old maps and photographs, and other articles of national historical significance. Admission is free but contributions are accepted.
Government House
This old structure dates back to the 18th century and along with its beautiful gardens, it is a national highlight. The public rooms have limited access but the gardens are open to the public weekdays from 10am to noon.
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Fort St. George This fortification is located atop the St. George's Hill and dates back to the 18th century. The ruins of the fort are accessible through a easy hike. |
The views from here over Plymouth and the sea are quite stupendous.
Galways Plantation
A 1300-acre sugar plantation was developed in the mid 17th Century by the Galway family, formerly of County Cork, Ireland. The historic remnants of this plantation can still be found at this site located at around 1100 feet up a mountainside. In 1981 the Montserrat National Trust began working on the site to develop it as a cultural landmark. The ruins include a great house, boiling house, windmill, two reservoirs, a large barn and warehouse, a burial ground, probably a rum still, and a slave village. It's estimated that at the plantation once had a population of about 150.
Wisdom Cross Monument
This monument is set against a backdrop of a charming and beautiful garden filled with colorful hibiscus, croutons, bougainvillea and other tropical plants. The huge white cross is decorated with multicolored lights that create a magical atmosphere at night. During the day the spacious grounds provide an ideal spot for picnics, weddings and other recreational activities.
