Her Majesty’s Prison Museum - Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
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Her Majesty’s Prison Museum is located at Main St, Road Town, British Virgin Islands
Waymark Code: WM125NA
Location: British Virgin Islands
Date Posted: 03/05/2020
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Her Majesty's Prison dates back to 1794. It is the oldest building in Road Town. It 1836 in anticipation of the emancipation of the slaves on the islands, a 15' high perimeter was was constructed around the prison. The prison was reconstructed after both a hurricane and earthquake struck Road Town in 1867. The building operated as the main prison for the British Virgin Islands until May 20, 1997 when the prisoners were moved to a new facility and the structure fell into disrepair.
In March of 2013, it was announced announced that this the former prison would be converted into the newest museum in the British Virgin Islands. Subsequently the structure was renovated and opened on December 6th, 2016 as a museum about history of the British Virgin Islands.
Address:
Main Street
Road Town, Tortola British Virgin Islands
VG1110
Open to the public: Yes
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30am to 2:30pm
Fees?:
$5.00
Web link: [Web Link]
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