Located at Bush Hill, The Garrison St. Michael this historic house has been painstakingly restored to recapture when in 1751 19 year-old George Washington journeyed to Barbados for an incredible 2-month adventure that shaped his life.  

He encountered the sights and smells of his first real city, visited the theatre for his first play, inspected the island's defence and survived an attack of smallpox which conferred valuable immunity, which would serve him well as his troops lay dying around him of a smallpox epidemic. 

George Washington House is more than where George slept. It is a restored Georgian-style house, furnished as a typical plantation residence, offering a view of 18th and 19th century Barbadian life, and there is a small video theatre where all visitors can see a short film, 'George Washington in Barbados' filmed in the USA and Barbados. 

There is a museum focussing on the story of the rich cultural heritage of 18th and 19th century Barbados. 

There is a gift shop and cafe in the restored 18th century stables, an outdoor performance stage suitable for evening events. 

It is open 9am-4pm and the tour takes approx 90 mins. Call 228 5461 for further information.

Event Information:
March - April


St. Michael
(246) 228 5461