Fort King George, Colonial fort in Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
Fort King George is a colonial fortification perched on a hilltop overlooking Scarborough Harbor, containing original military buildings, officers' quarters, and defensive structures dating to the 1770s. The site preserves multiple stone buildings and fortified elements across its grounds.
British forces built the fortification in 1777 under Lord George Macartney's direction, but French troops seized and held it from 1781 to 1793. This period of French control significantly shaped the fort's layout and features.
The site houses the Tobago Museum in a former guardhouse, displaying objects from indigenous peoples, colonial times, and local communities. Visitors can see how the fort's purpose changed from military stronghold to a place preserving the island's memory.
Wear sturdy shoes since the terrain is hilly and requires steady footing as you explore the grounds. The uphill walk rewards you with harbor views and views across the island.
A nineteenth-century bell tank preserved on the grounds once held prisoners and demonstrates colonial punishment practices. This surviving structure reveals the daily realities of military operations far from Europe.
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