Museum of Nevis History explained

Museum of Nevis History
Native Name Lang:	en
Location:	Charlestown, Saint Paul Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Type:	museum

The Museum of Nevis History is a museum in Charlestown, Saint Thomas Lowland Parish, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

History

The museum building was originally built around 1680. It was the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States.^[1] In 1840, the building was destroyed during an earthquake. The building underwent restoration in 1983.^{[2] [3]}

Architecture

The museum is a two-story building. The ground floor houses the museum, and the upper floor houses the Nevis Island Assembly.^[2]

See also

• List of museums in Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Nevis Historical and Conservation Society

Notes and References

1. Web site: Museum of Nevis History in Charlestown, St Kitts & Nevis. Lonely. Planet. 18 April 2018.
2. Web site: Museum of Nevis History. NTA. Admin. 18 April 2018.
3. Book: Hubbard. Vincent. Swords, Ships & Sugar. 2002. Premiere Editions International, Inc.. Corvallis. 9781891519055. 136.