Montego Bay Cultural Centre, A Timeless Symbol of Rich History
2019年5月20日 · The Montego Bay Cultural Centre which is located at Sam Sharpe Square in downtown Montego Bay, St. James, stands as a timeless symbol of the rich history of the parish and the resilience of the Nation’s ancestors. The historic structure, which was built in 1803, was first used as a courthouse.
Sam Sharpe Square: Jamaica’s Historic Landmark - Jamaican Dawta
2024年8月16日 · Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is a key spot with deep historical meaning. It was once called Charles Square but got its new name in 1976 to honor Sam Sharpe. He was a key figure in the Jamaican slave rebellion of 1831-1832. Sharpe was from Montego Bay and played a big part in the Emancipation War.
Sam Sharpe Square - Montego Bay Cultural Centre
Sharpe was executed in the Montego Bay Market Place on May 23, 1832 for his role in the 1831-32 Emancipation War. The Square includes several heritage structures: the Sam Sharpe Monument, the Cage, the Civic Centre and the Freedom Monument and a fountain.
ste_sam _sharpe_square - Jamaica National Heritage Trust
Sharpe was executed in the Montego Bay Market Place on May 23, 1832 for his role in the 1831-32 Emancipation War. The square includes several heritage structures: the Sam Sharpe Monument, the Cage, the Civic Centre and the Freedom Monument and a fountain.
Sam Sharpe Square - Real Jamaica
Sam Sharpe Square is a historic landmark located in the heart of Montego Bay, Jamaica. The square is named after Sam Sharpe, a national hero and one of the leaders of the 1831 Christmas Rebellion, which was a major slave uprising that played a significant role in …
Explore History While in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Sam Sharpe Square. Sam Sharpe Square, which was originally known as “the Parade,” was named for one of Jamaica’s National Heroes, the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe. Sharpe lived from 1801 to 1832 and was the leader of the Christmas Rebellion in 1831.
The Montego Bay Cultural Centre | St. James Municipal …
Sam Sharpe was tried at the Court House on the 19th April and hung in the Square on the 23rd of May 1832. On the 29th of July 1833 the British Parliament passed the Emancipation Act that became law on the 1st of August 1834.
Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay - Things to do in Jamaica
The Sam Sharpe Square, located in the center of Downtown Montego Bay, gives visitors a historical snapshot of Jamaica during the 1800s.It was originally named Charles Square, but was later renamed in honor of Sam Sharpe, a Jamaican National hero, and anti-slavery activist.The main attraction to the area is the monument,
Sam Sharpe Square - Everything Jamaican
Sam Sharpe Square is more than just a public space; it is a tangible link to Jamaica’s history of resilience and the long struggle for freedom. This historical square invites visitors to pause, reflect, and pay homage to the sacrifices made by Samuel Sharpe and many others in …
Sam Sharpe Square | Montego Bay, Jamaica - Lonely Planet
This bustling, cobbled square is named for Samuel Sharpe (1801–32), national hero and leader of the 1831 Christmas Rebellion; it is also where he was hanged in its aftermath. At the square’s northwest corner is the National Heroes' Monument .
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