National Trust of Guyana
Safeguarding & Promoting Our Heritage
Explore Guyana’s rich heritage and all the attractions we have to offer. Find out how the National Trust preserves these monuments for future generations to witness.
About Us
The National Trust of Guyana was established following the passage of the National Trust Act, No. 7 of 1972. The Act “makes provision for the preservation of monuments, sites, places and objects of historic interest or national importance.”
Its main responsibility is the preservation of all monuments in Guyana. Under the National Trust Act, the term ‘monuments’ includes any building, structure, object or other work of man or of nature whether above or below the surface of the land or the floor of the sea within territorial waters of Guyana and any site, cave or excavation. National Monuments are the vested responsibility of the National Trust and are gazetted as such after approval by Parliament. At present there are nine gazetted National Monuments.
Our mission is to conserve, preserve and promote the nation’s patrimony so that the present and future generations will access and enjoy the richness of Guyana’s heritage.
What is a Monument?
A monument according to the National Trust Act: includes any building, structure, object or other work of man or nature whether above or below the surface of the land or the floor of the sea within the territorial waters of Guyana and any site, cave or excavation;
National Monuments of Guyana
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1763 Monument
The 1763 Monument, also known as the ‘Cuffy Monument’, is located on D’Urban Park at the eastern end of
Fort Kyk-Over-Al
Kyk-Over -Al, a small island, approximately 6070 square meters (1.5 acres) in size, is located at the junction of
Fort Nassau
Fort Nassau is located approximately 88 kilometers (55 miles) from the mouth of the Berbice River. This site is
Fort Zeelandia
Approximately 16 kilometers (10 miles) from the mouth of the mighty Essequibo River is Fort Island. On this island
Dutch Heritage Museum (Court of Policy)
The Court of Policy dates back to circa 1752, when construction of the brick edifice commenced under the then
Non-Aligned Monument
The Non-Aligned Monument, a National Monument, is located at Company Path, Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown. The Monument was
Red House (Kamana Court)
Red House, another 19th-century relict of colonial Georgetown, is located at 65-67 High Street, Kingston, Georgetown. The building was
St. George’s Cathedral
St. George’s Cathedral, one of Guyana’s ‘built wonders’, is located on the roundabout on North Road, Lacytown, Georgetown. The
State House
State House, the Official Residence of the Executive President of Guyana is located with its main façade facing Main
Latest Publications
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Volume 5. Issue 1. April 2006
World Heritage Inscription: A Challenge for Guyana In late February 2004 a regional meeting on World Heritage was held in St Lucia. The objective of the meeting was to prepare
Volume 4. Issue 3. December 2005
St. Andrews Kirk: Celebrating 187 years For 187 years St. Andrew’s Kirk, with its high steeple and quaint double angled roof has graced the landscape of the city. In the
Volume 4. Issue 2. July 2005
The 155th Anniversary of Local Postage Stamps Friday, 1 July 2005, marked the 155th anniversary of the first issue of postage stamps from this country, then known as British Guiana.