Military Garrison Tour

On this guided tour of the Bridgetown Military Garrison, visitors will explore the site where Barbados declared independence from the United Kingdom.

Tour Options

Reservations for the Bridgetown Military Garrison Tour offer the following options:

Military Garrison + Museum (2.5 hours)

Meet at the Barbados Museum and Historical Society. The tour will cover the lives of soldiers during the colonial period, focusing on Bridgetown, formerly known as St. Ann's Garrison. The tour includes stories about key historical events, including one involving George Washington in 1751, and a view of the Military Garrison's cannon collection.

A snack break will be included, followed by an exploration of the Barbados Museum and Historical Society, which hosts over 500,000 military artifacts, typical plantations, and historical maps.

Schedule: This tour occurs on Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 am.

Military Garrison + George Washington's House (3.5 hours)

This option includes the guided tour of the Military Garrison and George Washington's house. Participants will also visit the Garrison Savannah Racetrack, historically a site for equestrian competitions.

The tour will explore various military structures, including barracks and forts, and provide insights into the life of George Washington in Barbados.

Schedule: This tour occurs on Wednesday and Saturday at 1 pm.

Meeting Points

Meeting points vary by tour option:

Military Garrison + Museum: in front of the Barbados Museum and Historical SocietyMilitary Garrison + George Washington's House: at George Washington's house