Greenwood Great House
Saint James
Greenwood Great House is a historic plantation house located in Saint James, Jamaica, set atop a scenic hill overlooking the Greenwood community. Built during the era when sugar cane plantations flourished in Jamaica, it reflects British colonial architecture adapted for the Caribbean climate, featuring wide verandas and sash windows. The house is surrounded by lush gardens and manicured lawns, providing a tranquil setting that contrasts with its complex history tied to the sugar industry and slavery. Today, Greenwood Great House operates as a museum offering guided tours that invite visitors to explore Jamaica's colonial past and the legacy of plantation life. The site also includes The Level Crossing, a quaint pub where guests can relax after touring. Greenwood is part of a network of plantation great houses in Jamaica, many of which have been preserved as cultural landmarks or repurposed for tourism and events. The house’s elevated position offers picturesque views of the surrounding landscape, enhancing its appeal as a heritage attraction.
ヒント: Visit during daylight hours to fully enjoy the guided tours and the surrounding gardens. Booking tours in advance is recommended, especially during peak tourist seasons. Visitors can also relax at The Level Crossing pub on site. Discounts may be available for groups or seniors; check the official website or contact ahead for details.
興味深い事実
- •Greenwood Great House is one of several plantation great houses in Jamaica that showcase British colonial architecture adapted to tropical climates, including wide verandas and jalousie windows.
- •The house sits atop a hill, providing panoramic views of the Greenwood community and surrounding landscape.
- •Many plantation great houses in Jamaica, including Greenwood, have been converted into museums to educate visitors about the island's sugar plantation history and the legacy of slavery.
- •The plantation economy that supported houses like Greenwood was the wealthiest in the West Indies during the 18th and 19th centuries but declined after the abolition of slavery and competition from European sugar beet.
歴史
Greenwood Great House was constructed in the 18th or 19th century during Jamaica's sugar plantation boom, a period when sugar cane production made the island the wealthiest colony in the West Indies.
The plantation economy was heavily reliant on enslaved African labor until slavery was abolished in 1833.
Over time, as sugar beet production in Europe reduced the economic viability of Caribbean sugar cane, many plantations including Greenwood had to adapt or decline.
Some plantation houses were preserved as museums or event venues, while others fell into ruin.
Greenwood Great House remains a preserved historic site, offering insight into Jamaica's colonial and plantation history.
場所ガイド
The Plantation House18th-19th century
Explore the main house featuring classic British colonial architectural elements adapted to the Caribbean environment, including wide wrap-around verandas and sash windows that promote airflow.
Lush Gardens and Lawns
Surrounding the house are manicured lawns and gardens that offer a serene setting and reflect the estate's historical grandeur.
The Level Crossing Pub
A quaint pub on the property where visitors can enjoy a cold beer and relax after touring the house and grounds.
連絡先
電話: (876) 631-3456