Last Updated on March 10, 2024, 4:31 AM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis: The NHCS (Nevis Historical and Conservation Society) expressed gratitude to the ones who participated in the second public talk series of the season: Nevis Heritage Project and Small Sherds of Nevis. The session took place yesterday at Bath Hotel, the session emphasized on the archaeology of Nevis.
The talk series held has undergone partial restoration with a grant from the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) through the US Embassy. The aim behind such a talk series reflects the authorities’ thoughtful actions towards preserving the culture of St Kitts and Nevis.
Two speakers from the United Kingdom, Dr Rob Philpott and Dr David Barker, talked about the archaeology of Nevis and presented their words dedicated to encouraging people to preserve their national heritage.
While presenting the talk, Dr Rob Philpott outlined some of the ongoing developments under the Nevis Heritage Project. He also laid an emphasis on the two sugar plantation sites which are at Upper Rawlins and Fenton Hill. These were dug in the mid 2000s by Southampton University.
As there were two archaeologists present at the event, another one named David Barker provided the talk on Small Sherds of Nevis and presented some most common types of ware that were used in Nevis during the colonial era. He outlined the research project, which is currently going on in the country, is focused on British-made transfer printed wares.
NHCS is a non governmental organization which has an objective of protecting and promoting the historical, cultural and natural resources of Nevis. The event also highlighted the encouragement extended to the public for the preservation of the rich culture and national heritage of the country.
The historical significance explicated to the public through such initiatives holds remarkable recognition. This boosts up the historical values among the citizens. The government’s action behind such initiatives states their dedication towards the betterment of the country and its people.
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