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NATIONAL TRUST VISITOR CENTRES
The George Town Centre (Dart Park 558 S.
Church St.) is open Monday-Friday 9am-5:00pm
and on Saturdays from 9am-1pm. The Eastern
District Visitor centre (located at the Mission
House in Bodden Town) is open Monday-Friday
9am-5:00pm. Reservations encouraged. Little
Cayman’s Visitor Centre is open Monday-Saturday
9am-noon and 2pm-6pm. All feature a gift shop,
island information, tours and birdwatching as well
as free helpful advice. The Trust also posts its
calendar of events on their website:
www.nationaltrust.org.ky. Visitors are welcome to
book any of the fun activities via phone or email.
FORT GEORGE HISTORIC SITE
Built around 1780 to defend against Spanish
marauders, Fort George was largely destroyed by
developers in 1972. A National Trust property
since 1987, it is preserved in perpetuity.
Interpretive signage on site.
DR. ROY'S IRONSHORE HISTORIC SITE
The “Ironshore” across from the former homesite
of the late Dr. Roy McTaggart overlooks historic
George Town Harbour. It is the perfect place for
watching the sunset. Interpretive signage on site.
WATLER CEMETERY HISTORIC SITE
The Watler Cemetery is home to traditional
“house-shaped” graves considered to be unique to the
Cayman Islands. Interpretive signage gives a historic
reflection of the cemetery and surrounding area.
GOVERNOR MICHAEL GORE BIRD
SANCTUARY
This fresh-water pond is home to one-third of the
bird species recorded in the Cayman Islands. Quiet
visitors will be rewarded by the sight of waterbirds
and wading birds living in this oasis surrounded by
the Spotts-Newlands neighbourhood.
SAVANNAH SCHOOL HOUSE HISTORIC SITE
This wattle and daub building, built with
Ironwood posts and lime plaster from coral rocks,
opened its doors for classes in 1940. It was
used as a classroom for 41 years in Savannah.
Open by appointment only.
BODDEN TOWN GUARDHOUSE PARK
This highest spot in Bodden Town was the site
of an old fort long since destroyed. During World
War II, a lookout post was established to scan
the seas for German submarines. Interpretive
signage gives a record of Bodden Town's history
and attractions.
MISSION HOUSE HISTORIC SITE
This small home museum focuses on the home
and its inhabitants’ role and involvement in
establishing early religion and education in
the island’s first capital, Bodden Town. Adjacent
to the newly opened Harry McCoy Public Park is
a fresh water wetland which offers birdwatching
opportunities. Open Monday-Friday 9am-1pm.
Reservations are encouraged. Closed on public
holidays. Available as a venue for small, special
events. Admission $5 adults, $2.50 children
(12 and under).
HERITAGE BEACH
This quiet beach faces Frank Sound, with crystal clear
water, turtle grass beds and the distant coral reef.
LIGHTHOUSE PARK
Stone steps lead to the site of East End's light
houses over the years. A modern solar lighthouse
is still working with the remains of older gas-fired
lighthouses still on site. Interpretive signage of
the area is on site. This is a great spot for seeing
butterflies and birds.
SALINA RESERVE
The National Trust's Salina Reserve is the site of
the re-introduction of the endemic Cayman Blue
Iguana. It comprises some 600 acres of mixed
woodlands and wetlands home to many endangered
plants and animal species. Reserve is inaccessible
and is not open to the public.
MASTIC TRAIL
The two-mile long Mastic trail is the largest
remaining contiguous area of untouched old
growth forest in the Cayman Islands. The trail
opens up a rare woodland world that has evolved
undisturbed for two million years. Experience a
variety of fascinating habitats from Black Mangrove
wetland to stands of Silver Thatch Palms,
abandoned agricultural land and extensive ancient
dry forest. Discover now rare trees including
Cedar, Mahogany and an exceptionally fine
specimen of a Mastic Tree, for which the Reserve
and Trail were named. The woodland is also home
to a rich abundance of birds, animals, butterflies,
lizards, frogs, large hermit crabs and non-poisonous
snakes. Guided hikes of the Mastic Trail are available
through the National Trust and are conducted
weekly.
FOR INFORMATION,
CONTACT THE NATIONAL TRUST:
P.O. Box 31116, Grand Cayman,
KY1-1205
Phone: 345-749-1121
Email: Mission@NationalTrust.org.ky
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.ky
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