St. George's, Saint George, Grenada

Grenada National Museum

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019

1. Grenada National Museum Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

While the museum’s structure is, indeed, an historic artifact, the museum’s collection offers a variety of objects emphasizing the island’s past. Relics from native Indian populations provide a glimpse into early history while flora and fauna displays showcase Grenada’s natural history. Old engines and huge copper kettles, once used for boiling cane juice, provide insight into Grenada’s economic development, while colorful Carnival costumes reflect Grenada’s culture.

Sponsored by: Grenada National Trust
Ministry of Tourism

Erected by Grenada National Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans.

Location. 12° 3.037′ N, 61° 45.156′ W. Marker is in St. George's, Saint George. Marker is at the intersection of Monckton Street and Young Street, on the left when traveling north on Monckton Street. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Antilles Hotel (a few steps from this marker); St. Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct

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line); Assassination of Maurice Bishop (about 210 meters away); Sedan Porches (about 240 meters away); Historic Sedan Chair Portico (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Roman Catholic Cathedral (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Destruction of the Bianca C (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Grenada Seamen and Waterfront Workers’ Union (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George's.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 1, 2019

2. Grenada National Museum Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.