the coastline of Nevis
St. Kitts in the background
Charlestown (Nevis), capital city, port, and the principle town on the island of Nevis, in the independent state of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in the West Indies. Charlestown is located at latitude 17°8' north and longitude 62°37' west. Alexander Hamilton, American statesman, was born here in 1757. Population (1990) 1,200.
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Museum of Nevis History
honoring Alexander Hamilton's birthplace
the Virginia settlers
stopped here on their way to Virginia in 1607
the Museum of Nevis history
the Library/Museum
story of the English Religious experience on the island
the Bank
main street of Nevis
the former Bath Hotel
the famous Montpelier Resort
(a favorite of English Royalty)
Island Residences
Traditional Houses, Nevis
Interior Nevis
lush vegetation
old cane pressing sugar mill powered by oxen
later engine powered sugar mill
other Caribbean islands
The islands of the
Caribbean offer a diversity of peoples and culture,
determined by which nation
first exploited its agriculture, often through the use of slaves.
Saint Maarten (Dutch side of Island)
Saint Martin (French side of Island)
