feb 24, 2025
Sinds 1996 houdt Stichting Monumentenfonds Aruba (SMFA) zich bezig met de financiering van restauratie en onderhoud, het beheer en de exploitatie van beschermde monumenten, en fungeert als financiële instelling op het gebied van erfgoedbehoud. Het SMFA bevordert bewustwording rondom monumenten en draagt bij aan het vergroten van het besef van de waarde van het architectonisch cultureel erfgoed bij zowel inwoners als bezoekers van Aruba. Het SMFA streeft naar het bevorderen van duurzaamheid in de uitvoering en het beheer van haar projecten.
Since 1996 the Monuments Fund of Aruba is engaged in the financing of restoration and maintenance, management and operation of protected monuments and is the financial institution on the field of heritage conservation. SMFA promotes awareness of monuments and contributes to the awareness of the value of the architectural cultural heritage to both residents and visitors of the country of Aruba. SMFA aims to promote sustainability in the implementation and management of our projects.
Contact
Avenida Milio Croes 26,
Oranjestad, Aruba
+297 582 4014
info@monumentenfondsaruba.com
feb 24, 2025
The Vineyard Building is one of Sint Maarten’s Monuments. The area was named after the estate, which probably got its name from the grapes that were cultivated around the house. The estate house has a twin on Martha’s Vineyard USA, off the coast of Massachusetts. In 1871, the van Romondt family imported the house from Baltimore, Maryland USA. It was delivered by schooner as a pre-cut/pre-fab building package to our island. The rectangular-shaped house consists of two stories, topped by a saddle roof. The front facade is on the short side. A staircase from the garden leads the visitors to the first floor where the living quarters are placed. The doors and the sash windows are fitted with wooden shutters. Both of the side facades are covered with white shingles, while the front facade has horizontal weatherboarding and decoration of gingerbread fretwork lining the roof, rail, and veranda. In the middle of the gable is a gold-colored star, the meaning of, other than decorative, is not known. The bottom floor is used for storage and has a large kitchen and several utility rooms. As of 1938, the van Romondt family sold the estate to Mrs. Coralie Buncamper. After her death, it went to Mrs. Bernadette Buncamper who, like the new family members who inherited it from her after her passing, kept it in pristine shape.
feb 24, 2025
Museo Chich’i Tan is een historisch museum gelegen in Rincon, het oudste dorp van Bonaire. Het museum is gevestigd in een traditioneel huis van meer dan 130 jaar oud en biedt bezoekers een kijkje in het leven van de lokale bevolking in het verleden. Bezoekers kunnen een verscheidenheid aan voorwerpen bewonderen, waaronder lokale muziekinstrumenten, traditionele muziek, keukengerei en andere items die het dagelijks leven op Bonaire in de afgelopen 130 jaar illustreren. Museo Chich’i Tan is verbonden aan de Stichting voor Kunst en Cultuur Bonaire.
Contact
Kaya Milon 4
Rincon, P.O.Box 272
+599 786 6420
goedehoop45@gmail.com
feb 24, 2025
Washington Slagbaai National Park is a natural park located on the northwest coast of Bonaire, part of the Caribbean Netherlands. Spanning over 5,000 acres, this park is a haven for wildlife and a true representation of the island’s diverse ecosystems. Visitors can explore a variety of landscapes, from rugged coastal cliffs and white sandy beaches to dry forests and vibrant salt flats. The park is home to many endemic species, including the endangered Bonaire parrot, and offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, snorkeling, and diving in crystal-clear waters. Rich in history, the park also features the ruins of old plantations, reflecting the island’s cultural heritage. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, nature enthusiast, or history buff, Washington Slagbaai National Park promises an unforgettable experience in one of the Caribbean’s most stunning natural environments.
History
After the demise of the WIC in 1791, Plantation Slagbaai became the property of the Dutch government. The four yellow buildings at Boka Slagbaai can still be visited as well as the older plantation house and other built heritage. In 1920 the northern part of the plantation was sold to two American brothers and got the name ‘Washington’. The buildings they constructed now house the entrance to the park, as well as a small natural history museum. At one point the plantation exported salt, charcoal, and as many as 3000 goats a year to Curaçao.
Activities
The park offers a wide range of activities, including;
- Bird watching
- Mountain biking
- Overnight stays at Boka Slagbaai
- Visiting dunes, salt pans, and white sandy beaches
- Mountain biking
- Diving and snorkeling
- Visiting the historical buildings and old harbor
- Walking & hiking trails, including a kids trail
- A museum
- Beautiful scenery and geological formations
Contact
+599 788 9015
info@stinapa.org
washingtonpark@stinapa.org
jan 29, 2025
Are you passionate about, wanting to become more aware of, working with, or maybe even owning cultural heritage in the Dutch Caribbean? Then this is the Conference for you!
Please join our conference with the theme ‘Awareness’, where you’ll have the chance to delve into the rich cultural heritage of the Dutch Caribbean islands of Sint Maarten, Saba, and St Eustatius.
Through either an in-person or an online program, you’ll explore monuments and other cultural sites that are often overlooked, while gaining insights into the diverse history of the region. Engage with local heritage professionals, share knowledge, and collaborate on finding sustainable solutions to the current challenges these islands are facing.
Whether you join us in person or virtually, this conference offers you a platform for learning, discussion, and collective action toward preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the windward islands of the Dutch Caribbean.
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