Garrison Historic Area, Colonial military district in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Garrison Historic Area is a colonial military district in Bridgetown consisting of Georgian-style military barracks, administrative buildings, and residential quarters from the 18th century. The layout centers on the Garrison Savannah, a wide grass field surrounded by structures with stone facades, wooden porches, and covered walkways typical of the period.

St. Ann's Fort was built in the early 18th century, and from 1789 the British spent about eighty years building the Garrison around it. It served as the headquarters of the British Army in the eastern Caribbean until 1905. On 30 November 1966 the Union Flag was lowered here and the Barbados flag raised, marking independence.

The Garrison Savannah is a central grass field where horse racing events take place and locals gather for social events. The site shows how the community has transformed colonial spaces into living centers of daily life and recreation.

The site is walkable and most structures are visible from the outside, though some buildings like the George Washington House allow interior access. Morning visits offer better light for photography and fewer crowds moving through the area.

The Garrison Savannah hosted horse racing from the mid-18th century, started by wealthy Barbadians and regiment troops. On 30 November 1966 the Union Flag was lowered here and the Barbados flag raised, marking independence. The area also contains prison cells of the former garrison, now part of the Barbados Museum.