Location: Klien Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara Classification: Civil infrastructure Period/ Year Built: 18th century Historical Background / Description: Plantation Pouderoyen or Klien Pouderoijen was established by Jan Christian Swaen and his family circa 1750. The Swaen family ran the manor (heerlijkheid) Poederoijen in the Dutch province of Gelderland in Netherlands during the 18th century and …
James McFarlane Corry was a revolutionary 19th century British Guiana leader. His name is associated with the development of the Local Government system in Guyana; and many historians regard him as the ‘Father of Local Government’. He also played a vital role in the establishment of co-operative banks in the country. He is fondly remembered …
Location: Hog Island, Essequibo Classification: Historic Site (Civil Infrastructure) Period/ Year Built: Circa 1768 Historical Background / Description: Hog Island Windmill is located on the eastern side of Hog Island, approximately 14.5 kilometres (9 miles) from the mouth of the Essequibo River. This 18th century structure was the third windmill built by the Dutch during …
Location: Leguan Island, Essequibo River Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: Foundation stone laid 1853; consecrated 1855. Historical Background / Description: St. Peter’s Anglican Church was established circa 1827 by Reverend John Tucker and is located in the community of Enterprise on Leguan Island. The current structure is the second of two churches to be built …
Location: Fort Island, Essequibo Classification: Historic Site (Community) Period/ Year Built: Circa 1752 Historical Background / Description: The Dutch Heritage Museum is located in the historic Dutch building formerly known as the Court of Policy and Church Building on Fort Island, approximately 16 kilometres (10 miles) from the mouth of the Essequibo River. The museum, …
Location: Fort Island, Essequibo River Classification: Historic Site (Military) Period/ Year Built: 1744 Historical Background / Description: Fort Zeelandia, a National Monument, is located approximately 16 kilometres (10 miles) from the mouth of the Essequibo River on Fort Island. The history of the fort can be traced back to circa 1679, when Abraham Beekman, a …
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