Category Archives: Caribbean History

Captain Tim takes you on a tour of Caribbean history with postings about interesting stories of the Caribbean. From Sugar Mills, to Lighthouses and facts about how life has changed (or stayed the same) over the last several centuries.

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If you are a history buff or want to learn a bit more about the Caribbean, these blogs are the ones for you!  We like to discuss historical attractions as well as the history of food, places, products and lifestyle topics.

Puerto rico history, guadeloupe history, virgin islands history, dominica history, st croix history, history of Hispaniola, history curacao, history st lucia, st kitts history, history of ethnic groups in the Caribbean, history of st vincent and the grenadines, anguilla history, bonaire history, history of st kitts and nevis, nevis history,

Artisan Fairs of Puerto Rico

Artisan fairs and festivals are a staple of Puerto Rican life and culture. All municipalities [...]

The Art of Palm Weaving

The art of palm weaving is alive and well in Puerto Rico, as it is [...]

Casitas: Puerto Rico Cultural Icon

Hundreds of years have passed since the Spanish architects first built San Juan, yet the [...]

Historic Tiles | Losas Criollas Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is best known for Pina coladas and Salsa music but it is also [...]

Indulge in the rich island history of Puerto Rico

It’s often been said that to really get to know a place, you must first [...]

Great Resources for Children about Puerto Rico

We often get requests from teachers or kids for Puerto Rico worksheets or those doing [...]

8 Must See Cultural Attractions | Caribbean Destinations

The Caribbean islands are known for their clear water, sunshine and laid back lifestyle amidst [...]

Captain Blackbeard: Edward Thatch | Notorious Caribbean Pirates

When people think about the history of the sea, the first thing that springs to [...]

The History of Puerto Rico Lighthouses

August 7th is National Lighthouse Day!  And we are celebrating by highlighting the lighthouse of [...]

Vieques Horses

Horses run free in Vieques, and admittedly, it is one of my favorite things about [...]

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