Grenada National Museum
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  Grenada National Museum | |
| Established | 1976 |
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| Location | Monckton Street, St. George's, Grenada |
| Coordinates | 12°03′02″N 61°45′10″W / 12.050576°N 61.752655°W |
| Type | Amerindian, African, and European History in Grenada |
| Website | museum |
The Grenada National Museum is a
History
The museum is housed in a building located at the corner of Young and Monckton streets. It served as a military barracks for the French army in 1704. It then became the island's first hotel.[2][3] Two other different hotels under different owners followed, and at one point was used as a warehouse by a merchant working in St. George's..[4]
The museum was established in 1976 by private citizens who organized as the country's historical society.[5] The theme is archaeology and history.[6] With donations received from the Republic Bank, the museum is slated to improve the quality of exhibits related to Amerindian culture and history and of the European takeover.[7]
Collections and displays
The GNM has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] Prior exhibits included "Slavery, First Inhabitants, Plantation Economy, Whaling & Fishing Archaeology, and Early Transport & Technology".[4] The native Grenadian culture is well represented.[2] The exhibits in the museum cover history from the Ciboneys (native Indian culture of Grenada[9]) to the colonial period.[10]
Displays consist of remnants of pottery finds of the Amerindians, an ancient rum still, and the marble bathtub used by
Education
An education programme under the title “The Grenada National Museum Press” (GNMP) has been established to provide information to the visitors on the history of the Caribs Island, the thwarted attempt of the British in 1609 to settle on the island, and the period of French occupation.[13] The Grenada Historical Society is also located within the museum.[6] Educational books, maps, and pamphlets are available,[10] as well as educator resources to accommodate group visits to the museum.[14]
References
- ^ "About -- Grenada National Museum". Grenada National Museum. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-118-10734-8.
- ^ a b "Grenada National Museum". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ a b c "Grenada National Museum". Grenadagrenadines.com. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-84162-401-3.
- ^ a b "Grenada:Culture". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ "Grenada National Museum Receives Major Donation from Republic Bank". Now Grenada.com. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-58843-763-1.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7627-3885-4.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-307-92803-0.
- ^ "Exploring Grenada". Geographia.com. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ "Grenada National Museum To Host The First Major History Of The French In Grenada". ARC Magazine. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ^ Grenada National Museum, "Educator Resources" Archived 27 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Grenada National Museum, 2013.
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