Holiday Jamaica

Overview

🏝️ Cherry Garden Great House: Where National Heroes and Pirate Trials Collide in Jamaica's Epic History

✨ Vibe Check: Historic intrigue, architectural heritage, legendary connections

Ready for a history lesson that reads like a Hollywood script? Cherry Garden Great House is where National Hero George William Gordon once lived, on grounds that witnessed some of Jamaica's most dramatic stories – from Ezekiel Gomersall's massive slave empire to the infamous trials of female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. This 17th-century plantation great house sits on 2 acres of living history where clever colonial architecture meets tales of pirates, politics, and power.

Even as a "shadow of its former self," the house reveals fascinating design features like jalousie windows and dual staircases that tell stories of tropical living and colonial ingenuity.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Should Come? Perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone fascinated by Jamaica's complex colonial stories. Great for visitors wanting to understand the island's layered past through tangible heritage sites.

🔍 What's There:

Historic great house with original colonial architecture
Jalousie windows and casement features for tropical ventilation
Dual interior and exterior staircases (practical colonial design)
Original verandah spaces extending indoor living outdoors
Remnants of separate kitchen structure (fire safety design)
Historic walkway between kitchen and main house
Orchid collections and experimental gardens
Hot-house treasures scattered throughout grounds
Croton shrubs and orange trees from agricultural experiments

💡 Insider Tip: This place connects Jamaica's biggest historical names – from National Hero George William Gordon to the legendary female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. The architectural details reveal how colonial houses were designed to survive Jamaica's climate long before air conditioning!