St. Eustatius

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St. Eustatius

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Symposium: The landscapes and cultural heritage of Saba and St. Eustatius

2026-02-19 15:00:00

Symposium: The landscapes and cultural heritage of Saba and St. Eustatius
island
Saba and Sint Eustatius
category
Built heritage, Intangible heritage, Natural heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of activity
Symposium
target group
Education, General public, and Professionals
language
English
organiser
Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed / Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands

Experts from Saba and St. Eustatius, from the wider Caribbean, and from the European Netherlands have researched and documented this cultural heritage. On 19 February 2026, they will present their findings at a symposium organized by the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands (RCE) and the Public Entities of Saba and St. Eustatius.


De rol van Oranjestad en Willemstad in het slavernijverleden

2024-11-04 17:00:00

De rol van Oranjestad en Willemstad in het slavernijverleden
island
Curaçao and Sint Eustatius
category
Intangible heritage
type of activity
Conference and Lecture
target group
General public
language
English, Papiamento, and Papiamentu
organiser

Gedurende het slavernijverleden huisveste Sint Eustatius meer dan 700.000 tot-slaaf-gemaakte personen nadat zij op wrede wijze uit Afrika werden gevangen, ontvoerd, tot slaaf gemaakt en als handelswaar verkocht.


The Netherlands Antilles

The Netherlands Antilles

island
Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten
category
Built heritage, Intangible heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Book
target group
Education, General public, Professionals, and Tourism
language
English
author/maker
C.L.H Jonckheer and Coraline Jonckheer

‘The Netherlands Antilles’ by C.L.H. Jonckheer is an overview of the political, economic, and social development of the Netherlands Antilles, compiled by one of the key political figures in the region’s mid-20th century history.


St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research (SECAR)

St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research (SECAR)

island
Sint Eustatius
category
Archaeological heritage and Tangible heritage
type of material
Institute
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker

The St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research (SECAR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the archaeological preservation and research of St. Eustatius’ rich cultural heritage. SECAR’s mission is to explore, document, and protect the island’s historical resources, with a focus on both terrestrial and underwater archaeology.


St. Eustatius Afrikan Burial Ground Alliance

St. Eustatius Afrikan Burial Ground Alliance

island
Sint Eustatius
category
Archaeological heritage and Tangible heritage
type of material
Institute and Website
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker

The St. Eustatius African Burial Ground Alliance (SEA BGA) is an organization dedicated to the preservation, research, and commemoration of the African Burial Ground on St. Eustatius, a historically significant site on the island.


Ceramics of Orange Bay St. Eustatius Netherlands Antilles

Ceramics of Orange Bay St. Eustatius Netherlands Antilles

STIMANA Marine Archaeological Series No. 1

island
Sint Eustatius
category
Archaeological heritage, Natural heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Book
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Wil Nagelkerken

This publication presents a detailed analysis of ceramic artifacts recovered from Orange Bay on the island of St. Eustatius. The study focuses on the typology, origin, and historical context of these ceramics, shedding light on the island’s trade networks, daily life, and cultural interactions during the colonial period.


Whispers of the past

Whispers of the past

The hidden history of St. Eustatius

island
Sint Eustatius
category
Intangible heritage
type of material
Podcast
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Fi de Wit

Whispers of the Past – The Hidden History of St. Eustatius unearths the untold stories of St. Eustatius, a small Dutch Caribbean island with a rich and overlooked history. We embark on a captivating journey through the island’s timeline, from its earliest roots to the present day, shining a bright light on the voices of women.


Statia’s Slave Burial Sites Gain UNESCO Recognition

Statia’s Slave Burial Sites Gain UNESCO Recognition
island
Sint Eustatius
target group

Two historic burial grounds on Sint Eustatius, Golden Rock and Godet, have gained UNESCO recognition for their significant connection to the island’s slavery heritage. Discovered during airport expansion in 2021, the Golden Rock site sparked controversy, because of how the remains of enslaved Africans were handled. With a ceremony in Paris and a series of local events planned, the island is stepping into the global spotlight. These burial sites are becoming part of UNESCO’s “Routes of Enslaved Peoples” program.