Wood Home

Wood Home is a museum building in Agbodrafo that spreads across multiple rooms, a living area, and an underground chamber spanning 21 meters in length and 10 meters in width. The structure displays Afro-Brazilian architectural features throughout its layout and construction.

A Scottish merchant named John Henry Wood built this structure in 1835 as a clandestine trading post after official abolition measures had taken effect. The building operated in this capacity until activities at the site eventually ceased.

This building was a meeting point where different cultures intersected, as European merchants used it as a trading post in an African coastal settlement. The architectural features show a blend of European construction methods and local materials that visitors can still observe today.

Visits to the site happen through guided tours that provide detailed explanations of the rooms, cellar, and a purification well called Gatovoudo. Wear comfortable shoes and prepare for uneven surfaces, as the underground areas have tight conditions.

The underground chamber stands only about 1.5 meters high, forcing people to move in just three positions: sitting, crouching, or lying down. This space shows visitors today how confined and restricted conditions were in that chamber.

Location: Région Maritime

Inception: January 1, 1835

Address: Agbodrafo, Togo

Phone: +233532968321

GPS coordinates: 6.20379,1.47685

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:01