Travel Reference
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Once the home of England's appointed governor to the BVI, it is now a small museum with
period furniture and artifacts.
Main Street
HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
If you start at Government House and meander down Main St, here are some of the historic
buildings you'll see (in order):
VI Folk Museum
(admissionfree; 8:30am-4:30pmMon-Fri)
This tiny museum north of the post office
on Main St is in a traditional West Indian house and contains pre-Columbian, plantation-
period and marine artifacts as well as a gift shop.
St George's Episcopal Church
This neat Anglican chapel is another survivor of the 18th century but was rebuilt in the
early 19th century following a hurricane. Inside is a copy of the 1834 Emancipation Pro-
clamation that freed Britain's slaves in the West Indies. It's rarely open other than Sunday
and during morning services.
HMS Prison
Located at the heart of Main St, these stark, white rubble walls date back to the 18th century
and mark the oldest building in Road Town. The prison sits empty these days.
Methodist Church
( 284-495-9619)
Flanking the north side of the prison, this working Methodist house
of worship dates from 1924. It's a fine example of classic West Indian timber-framed con-
struction.
Sir Olva George's Plaza
PLAZA
Once Road Town's primary street market, this shady square, stretching between the water-
front ferry terminal and the post office, is now a courtyard with ficus trees surrounded by
the customs house and other government buildings. It's a good place to relax and watch the
local citizens go about their business while you're waiting for a ferry.
Queen Elizabeth Park
PARK
