welcome to the NEVIS HISTORICAL
& CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Protecting and Promoting the Historical, Cultural
and Natural Resources of Nevis
Who We Are
The Nevis Historical & Conservation Society (NCHS) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation. Founded in 1980, the Society's mission is to safeguard the island’s cultural and natural resources – through three distinct focus areas...
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Learn more about our museums, permanent, virtual, and upcoming exhibitions. A new museum, dedicated to Nevis’ maritime history, is currently under development...
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EXHIBITIONS
PERMANENT
The exhibition takes you through Nevis’ history, from Amerindians up to Emancipation and Independence, with a glimpse into the African influences in Nevis today, as well as stories of Nevisans and people of Nevisian heritage who have achieved greatness.
PERMANENT
Born in Nevis in 1755, Hamilton became a key Founding Father of the United States and supported educational opportunities for others, notably for African Americans and Native Americans. Learn more about the life and work of Alexander Hamilton in this exhibition inside Trott House.
COMING SOON - VIRTUAL
Currently the NHCS' flagship historic conservation project with funding through the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, this historic monument has a fascinating history – learn more in this onine exhibition.
COMING SOON
This new museum aims to take visitors on a voyage through Nevis maritime traditions, from fish trap making and boat building, pirates and privateering, to the role of race and enslavement in its national maritime economy.
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
ANNUAL
Jumble Sale
Join our annual membership-driven fundraising event every February! Sale proceeds are in aid of the Society and its activities to safeguard Nevis' heritage. Get in touch today to volunteer!
ANNUAL
International Coastal Cleanup
The NHCS participates in the International Coastal Cleanup and Earth Day 'Clean Island Sweep' every year – with support from Ocean Conservancy. Contact us to register a team for the next cleanup!
MONTHLY
Meet the Artist
Where else can you enjoy light snacks and a drink while you engage with local artists and purchase their works, and browse our Museum Gift Shop for amazing deals. Our Meet the Artist event is scheduled to resume in 2025.
PAST
Archaeology Conference
In August 2024, Nevis welcomed 100 participants, including over 60 international archaeologists, to the 30th Congress of the International Association for Caribbean Archaeology (IACA-AIAC), co-hosted by the NHCS.