First maritime archaeological project to be led by the Society in its over 40 year history

by Cameron Gill

Figure 1 Detail of 1714 map by Buor showing historic Sandy Point Anchorage (bay with depiction of two ships anchored). Courtesy British Library
Ever since its founding on April 10th 1965, originally under the name of the Society for the Restoration of the Brimstone Hill Fortress, the Brimstone Hill Society has played a lead role in archaeological research not only in our twin island federation but in the region as a whole. Amateur archaeologists, such as our stalwart member Campbell Evelyn, have contributed to the impressive collection of artifacts held by the Society. In the case of Campbell, many musket balls and other ordnance displayed in Room Two at the Fort George Museum (St. Kitts’ first museum) are thanks to his explorations of Brimstone Hill. Continue reading →