The History of the Trust
The Barbados National Trust is a charitable, non-profit, non-governmental (NGO) body founded in 1961 to establish and preserve the natural and built heritage of Barbados and to awaken the public to a greater awareness of Barbados' historic and architectural riches. It is linked through aims, goals and structure to all the international National Trusts from England to Australia and it is believed the Barbados National Trust is the second oldest in the Caribbean. Founded two years after the Jamaica National Trust Commission. The Trust was incorporated in 1961 as a Body Corporate under an Act of the Legislature. It is also registered as a charity, and its mandate includes:
1. Compiling a photographic record and listing of places of natural beauty and their animal and plant life;
2. Acquiring properties for the benefit of the people of Barbados and its visitors;
3. Opening to public view, sites of historic and architectural interest.
Its Open House Programme is a fundraiser where you can visit some of Barbados’ loveliest homes and gardens. Go backstage at historic sites & discover more about this fascinating island. Come Make a Wednesday Afternoon Of It!
Prices:
Adults......$50
Members of all National Trusts (with membership card) ..........$40
BARP, AARP, CARP members (with membership card)...$40
Children 12-17 accompanied by an adult or students of BCC, UWI, & the Polytechnic (with ID's).....$20
