Join the Barbados Museum for a compelling historical presentation exploring the lesser-known story of rum production and export during a transformative era in Barbados’ past. Dr. Geoffrey Ward shares findings from his R.L. Seale / UWI Cave Hill Postdoctoral Fellowship in Barbados Rum History, shedding light on the decline of rum exports from the American Revolution through the end of the Napoleonic Wars. This talk offers a fresh perspective on the closing chapters of the island’s Long 18th Century and aims to fill a crucial gap in the narrative of Barbados rum.
Date: November 27th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Trevor Carmichael Walled Garden Theatre, Barbados Museum
Livestream: Available on the Barbados Museum YouTube page
Discover new insights into Barbados’ rum heritage and the shifting economic forces that shaped the island’s history. All are welcome.
