National Trust for the Cayman Islands
Trust House Headquarters of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, and insectarium and herbarium (viewing by appointment). Also available: Trust products on sale; free information on heritage topics; walking tour booklets on historic districts; and Historic Building and Sites Inventory (viewing by appointment). GRAND CAYMAN Located at the entrance to Bodden Town, Cayman’s first capital, the site commemorates one of the posts used for military purposes over 150 years ago. East End Light House Park Site of Cayman’s first lighthouse. Fort George Ruins of an 18th century fort, one of the oldest structures in Cayman. Governor Michael Gore Bird Sanctuary Over a quarter of all bird species native to the Cayman Islands have been observed in this small-protected area. Dawn and dusk are the best times for birdwatching from the observation blind. Heritage Beach Small public recreational beach; ideal picnic site. Old Savannah School House First historic building restoration to be completed by the National Trust for the Cayman Islands. A fine example of a one-room schoolhouse, which was common in Cayman from the late 1930’s to the early 1950’s. On display inside are documents and original artifacts donated by former pupils. Watler’s Cemetery Traditional Caymanian family graveyard, with unusual house-shaped grave markers. Mastic Reserve and Trail The Mastic Reserve is a centre of biodiversity and unique species for Grand Cayman. It harbours rare and endangered trees, shrubs and herbs in an area which encompasses a transition from mangrove wetland to two million old, high, dry rocky forest. As part of the management of the Mastic Reserve the Trust has re-opened a traditional footpath, the Mastic Trail, which links North side with the coast. Mission House One of Cayman’s oldest known dwellings, built in a unique setting of dry and wet lands, the Mission House is closely linked to the development and influence of religion in the Cayman Island, as well as traditional building techniques.Currently under restoration but may be open for research purposes by appointment only. Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park A woodland trail allows visitors to explore the islands natural habitats. Home to a variety of native wildlife, the Park is also the centre for the Trusts endangered Grand Cayman Blue Iguana breeding programme. Entry fee discount for National Trust members. CAYMAN BRAC Extending over 180 acres of woodland on Cayman Brac’s Bluff, the Reserve is an important breeding habitat for the Cayman Brac Parrot. The Bight Road, a traditional footpath across the Bluff, forms part of a nature trail. Please note that several other traditional trails on the Bluff are also open for hiking and bird watching. LITTLE CAYMAN Home to one of the largest breeding colonies of Red-footed Booby in the Western Hemisphere, the Reserve also contains Caymans only breeding colony of magnificent Frigate birds. A Visitor Centre provides an elevated viewing point for observation of the Booby Rookery through a fixed telescope. Entry into the breeding colony itself is not permitted. |
