Betty's Hope
Betty's Hope
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Sugar plantation established in 1674 and preserved as a monument to the slaves whose labor it exploited.
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Julie C
23 contributions
Jan 2020
The only thing that is left of the Plantation is the windmill. The rest is barren land with nothing else to see. It was pouring rain when we went which was not conducive to getting out and walking around. There is a small building with some historical information, but it was so dark much of it was not readable. We did not feel forced to make a donation as someone else noted.
Written 6 February 2020
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R&RwithT&R
Denver, CO38 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This place is interesting but has such a heavy past. I couldn’t help but feel sad reading all the history. They do force you to make a donation to enter the small building they call a museum so be prepared to bring cash.
Written 24 January 2020
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Ms. Kinny
Castries, St. Lucia7 contributions
Feb 2020
A quaint and interesting place to visit. Pity I didn't get to go in the museum but it was briefed by my driver on the history of the events which took place here. There are beautifully restored sugar mills and trains (parts of trains for carrying sugar/cane etc.).
Written 27 February 2020
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Tony and Joy W
Bridgwater, UK1,098 contributions
Nov 2022
This is the history of a sugar plantation in Antigua. The windmill has been very well preserved. It shows the different accommodation for the slaves and managers of the plantation, which is quite moving. Several interesting things to see outside and there is a small museum inside, with a nominal entrance fee. If you are doing a tour of the island this place is well worth a visit and doesn't take too long to look around.
Written 1 January 2023
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David S
Middlesbrough, UK2,379 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Apparently a former sugarcane plantation, Betty’s Hope once excelled in the 17th century and now stands as a memorial to British colonization of the island. The mill has been restored to its former glory and the cotton house store is now a Visitor’s Centre that provides a fascinating insight into Antiguan history. My wife and I took in a visit as part of an island tour and really enjoyed the short stop off
Written 12 April 2022
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JulesbSouthLondon
Coulsdon, UK247 contributions
May 2023
Betty's Hope is definitely well worth visiting. The entrance fee is $US2 which you put in an honesty box. Make sure you bring smaller notes as there is nowhere to get any change. The windmill has been very well preserved and shows the different accommodation for the slaves and managers of the plantation, which is quite moving. There are several interesting things to see outside and there is a small museum inside. It would be good if they had signs inside the museum to show you which way to walk round as it wasn't clear. I would recommend a visit of an hour to see everything.
Written 13 July 2023
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN5,897 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
Betty's Hope was established in 1674 and was the first sugarcane plantation on the island. It is now an open-air museum which tells the tragic but important story of colonization in the region, the importance that sugarcane was to the economy and the role that slavery played supporting the industry. I unfortunately arrived on a Saturday to discover that the museum is closed on Saturdays and Sundays so plan your visit accordingly. However, I was still able to view the twin windmills from outside the closed gate. It was both a beautiful and haunting sight.
Written 1 October 2023
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Helen Cooper
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Jul 2022 • Couples
I love to see the history of the places I visit and this was on my list. Even though it was in it's early stages of reconstruction, the museum room was very informative. A sad subject slavery but it has to be told so that we understand the hardship and misjustice that those people went through. A very interesting place and it was nice to know that our entrance fee was going towards preserving history. Please visit.
Written 2 June 2023
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Dreijunge
Chester, NJ393 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Took a tour & went here. Old sugar mill. Very interesting. Our guide was a local & knew the history of the sugar mills. Apparently rum is 100% sugar. At one time there were many windmills which turned the cane into syrup which flowed to another building.
Written 3 January 2020
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Srimanth Rudraraju
Greater London, UK232 contributions
Dec 2022
If you are a history buff, this should definitely be on the top 3 place to visit. The windmill was immaculately preserved and there was lots of history about the sugar plantation. There was greenery all around and the place had a great vibe to it. A very small place, but worth a visit.
Gives you a history of how sugarcane was made in the small museum.
Gives you a history of how sugarcane was made in the small museum.
Written 30 December 2022
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we went there early, I can't say when it opened but was there before 1030am
Written 2 February 2019
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