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Landmark· Nevis· Leeward Islands

Alexander Hamilton House Museum

17° 8.5′ N · 62° 37.8′ W

The rebuilt stone house on the Charlestown waterfront on the site where Alexander Hamilton was born in 1755, now home to the Museum of Nevis History, with a Hamilton exhibition in neighbouring Trott House.

Practical

Coordinates from Wikipedia (Museum of Nevis History). Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm, Sun 9am-12pm in cruise season (by appointment off season). Admission EC$27 (about US$10) for visitors, children under 10 free; NHCS members free (Nevis Historical & Conservation Society). The upper floor houses the Nevis Island Assembly. Entrances on Main Street and Samuel Hunkins Drive; a short walk north of the ferry pier, next to Cafe des Arts.

Best for

Hamilton fans and island history