Muriel Ismay Cave

Muriel Ismay Cave

Muriel Cave was a seamstress and a home-maker.  Born in Ann Gill’s Road, St. Michael, she later moved to Bachelor’s Lane, Roebuck Street, the City. She received her early education at the Cathedral Primary School, which was located close to the Tom Adams...
Eloise Idora Johnson

Eloise Idora Johnson

Eloise Johnson was born in Orange Hill, St. James, and educated at St. Silas School. On leaving school, Eloise’s working career as a plantation labourer began at Plum Tree Plantation.   She also worked as a labourer at Blowers, Westmoreland, and Lancaster...
Seibert Lewis

Seibert Lewis

Surrounded by family and some of his closest friends, Mr. Seibert Lewis beamed with gratitude as he saw the several well-wishers who had come to the Accra Beach Hotel, Christ Church, to celebrate his 100th birthday, on August 21. Acting President, The Very...

About This Project

About this Project Centenarians of Barbados:  The Foundation Builders is a project co-developed by the former National Committee on Ageing, the Barbados Museum and Historical Society and the Barbados Government Information Service. It aims to celebrate Barbadian...

Beyond Boundaries

BARBADOS BEYOND BOUNDARIES The Barbados Museum & Historical Society is pleased to welcome the National Museum of African American History & Culture | Smithsonian Institution as the official partner on ‘the Barbados Beyond Boundaries project’....
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