Military Garrison Tour

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

Tour Options

For the reservation of the Bridgetown Military Garrison Tour, the following options are available:

Military Garrison + Museum (2.5 hours)

Meet in front of the Barbados Museum and Historical Society. The tour covers soldiers' lives during the colonial period and includes a detailed account of a pivotal event involving George Washington from 1751, alongside viewing the Military Garrison's cannon collection. A snack break will be included before entering the Barbados Museum to see typical plantations and old maps, housing over 500,000 military artifacts.

Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 am

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

This enhanced option includes a guided tour of George Washington's house and a visit to the Garrison Savannah Racetrack, a historic horseracing track. The tour covers the former barracks, hospitals, forts, cannon collections, prison, and court-martial areas, with insights into George Washington's life in Barbados.

Schedule: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1 pm

Meeting Points

Meeting points vary based on the chosen tour option:

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