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Pam, owner of Golden Rock Estates on Nevis
The grounds of Golden Rock Estate on Nevis
This is in Charleston, the capital of the island of Nevis, in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
This is in Charleston, the capital of the island of Nevis, in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
This is in Charleston, the capital of the island of Nevis, in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
This is in Charleston, the capital of the island of Nevis, in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
This is the Customs House in Charleston, capital of Nevis
This is a church in Charleston, capital of Nevis
This is in Charleston, the capital of Nevis
This is in Charleston, the capital of Nevis
This is in the Police Department in Charleston, the capital of Nevis
This is Unellas Restaurant in Charleston, the capital of Nevis
This is looking at Charleston, the capital of Nevis, from the ferry coming back from St. Kitts
ruins of this early 18th century sugar works, kitchen and house are an evocative reminder of the early free and slave craftsmen of Nevis. The tall, perfectly proportioned windmill tower, built by the Huggins family, is one of the finest on Nevis.
Here is where the first inhabitants to Nevis, the Siboney, settled in 2,000 BC. This area was adorned with palm trees, hence its fitting name.
I’m talking about the Eden Brown Estate, located just a short distance to the north. The legend of Eden Brown is a classic tale of love, betrayal and murder that has drawn the curious, and repelled most everyone else from this spot for nearly 200 years!
As the story goes, a Ms. Julia Huggins was set to marry back in 1822. Julia’s wealthy father built Eden Brown intending for the young couple to settle there. Accounts vary as to when the tragic events that caused the estate to become haunted actually occurred (some say wedding day, some say the night before), but there’s no disputing that a duel most certainly took place between the bridegroom and the best man.
Why? Well, it complicated…
Some say the best man was having an affair with Ms. Huggins. Some say the groom was cheating with the best man’s girl. Some even say that the best man was Julia’s brother, which would really up the tragedy factor on scenario #1.
The outcome of the duel is also clouded in mystery. Most accounts have both men dying, though there are those who say the groom survived, but was barred from marrying Ms. Huggins following the scandal.
Either way, there was no happily ever after for Ms. Huggins. She’s said to have become a recluse, living the rest of her days in solitude.
Today, people say you can visit Ms. Huggins (or the dead groom, if you buy that side of the story) at Eden Brown. Her spirit can apparently be felt by those exploring the ruins, as we did at New River.
Eden Brown Estate was originally a sugar plantation, but cotton was grown there until the mid-1900s. The stone great house and other buildings which were built in the 1700’s, still stand today and the site is one of Nevis’ tourist attractions during historical tours of the island.
Eden Brown Estate Great House - The site of one of Nevis' great folk stories, this substantial house was once called Eden Brown's Eden. Built in the late 1700's, the house still commands spectacular views over the sea, and on a clear day Antigua and Montserrat can be seen from the Gallery.
