Saint George

Have you ever wondered about the history of Saint George Parish? Today, we’re standing in a place that holds centuries of Antigua’s story. You’re looking at the newest of Antigua’s parishes. Yes, Saint George is the youngest of the five parishes in Antigua and Barbuda, established in 1725 after being split from Saint Peter. It’s a parish with some fantastic modern additions. The VC Bird International Airport, a vital part of the island’s economy and tourism industry, is located right here. Just a short distance from here, you’ll be able to see the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium. But history lives here too. Saint George has a lot of land that was used for agricultural purposes. This land was once part of plantations. The remains of Blackman’s and Judge Blizzard’s plantations still stand today. These plantations represent a darker past. But history isn’t all it is about, here in Saint George. In fact, it’s a parish full of contrasts between modern life and the echoes of the past.