Join us on Wednesday 9th August, 2017 from 5:30pm at the Old Fire Station for the presentation Past/Forward: Woodford Square Heritage District by US ICOMOS intern Natalia Sanchez Hernandez.
What’s On – Past Events
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5 Museums Tour – July-August 2017
Do you have a love for artefacts, art and sculptures? Join the National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago as we tour museums in the month of July/August. Bring the kids and the whole family to learn of Trinidad and Tobago’s history.
Early Development of the Railway in Trinidad (lecture by Glen Beadon) – 14th June
The National Trust invites you to a lecture on the Early Development of the Trinidad Government Railway by Mr Glen Beadon. Join us at the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Columbus Circle, Westmoorings) from 5pm to 8pm.
OUT – Orange Umbrella Tours (June 30th)
The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago invites you to our Orange Umbrella Tours (OUT) – if there’s rain, or sun, grab one of our National Trust Orange Umbrellas and walk with us through Woodford Square Heritage District.
The Details Exhibition, Sangre Grande
The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago exhibition Details: A closer look at the built and natural heritage of Trinidad and Tobago will be at the Sangre Grande Public Library from May 9th to May 29th 2017.
5 Museums Tour – 18th May, 2017
The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago will be touring a few of the Museums in and around the Port of Spain area on Thursday 18th May, 2017 to commemorate INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY.
Cultural Heritage & Sustainable Tourism Panel Discussion
The National Trust invites you to attend a panel discussion on Cultural Heritage & Sustainable Tourism. Engage our dynamic and varied panellists on our built and natural heritage and sustainable tourism. Draw value from the panel’s expertise and perspectives as you ask questions and discuss local practices. We hope to see you there!
Western Isles Boat Tours – 11th, 12th, 20th, 21st April
Come along for a fun history lesson on the seas in the comfort of the luxurious water taxi. $100 (Upper Deck) $75 (Lower Deck)
Nelson Island Carnival Tour
Cocoa Tour of Rancho Quemado
Dance Til Dawn – The History and Heritage of Jouvay
This lecture will be facilitated by Attillah Springer and Dr Kela Francis.
A conversation between Dr. Kela Francis and Attillah Springer who have been researching and practicing Carnival as ritual both within and outside of academia, Dance Til Dawn – The History and Heritage of Jouvay will look at the 19th century Jammette Carnival expressions and how those laid a foundation for how we experience and engage with Carnival today, including elements of ritual, drumming and dance.
The History and Heritage of Calypso – Dr Hollis Liverpool
This lecture will be facilitated by Dr Hollis “Chalkdust” Liverpool, eight-time winner of Calypso Monarch. He is a Calypsonian and scholar. Dr Liverpool holds a Ph.D. in History and ethnomusicology from the University of Michigan.