Features
Dalsha Peterkin
History & Heritage - December 14th, 2009Born and raised in Maroon Town, St. James, Dalsha is the first to tell you that she’s a “Real Jamaican” . She’s mainly a swimsuit designer and also designs and [...]
Floyd Palmer
Maroon Town - December 14th, 2009Wood carver Floyd Palmer of Marron Town, St. James, credits his influences to the lizards, owls and frogs he’d catch and release as a child. His work clearly reflects the [...]
Sandy Shirley
History & Heritage - December 14th, 2009Sandy specializes in sweet and delectable fruit jams–no doubt influenced by her mentor, her grandmother, Huntley Robinson. Her sugary concoctions are often made from mangoes, plums or pineapples whenever they [...]
Hyde Hall Great House
History & Heritage - October 31st, 2009Hyde Hall was built in 1820 and is possibly the last Great House to be erected in Jamaica. James Hall initially owned the property in 1699.
Hampden Great House
History & Heritage - October 31st, 2009Built in 1799, the Hampden Estate is a working plantation, rum distillery, and sugar factory, whose Great House has an impressive whitewashed structure with dark timbers. The estate offers [...]
Good Hope Great House
History & Heritage - October 31st, 2009The Good Hope Great House was built around 1755 and is known for its high raftered ceilings and pinewood and wild orange floors. The Good Hope Estate was originally [...]
Accompong
History & Heritage - October 30th, 2009Situated in the heart of the Cockpit Country, Accompong is one of the most historically important town centers in the region. It was here that a treaty was signed [...]
Good Hope Sugar Factory
History & Heritage - October 29th, 2009First built in 1755, Good Hope is one of the most picturesque and serene estates on the island. It was first turned into a hotel in early 1900s and [...]
Flagstaff Heritage Tour & Trails
Trails - October 29th, 2009The sheltered isolation, natural wealth and biological multiplicity of the Cockpit Country have been instrumental to the survival of the Maroons. Guided tours through the area honour this past [...]
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Areas of Interest
The Cockpit Country is made up of several distinct communities, each of which offers a unique window onto Jamaican culture. Some of the main regions include, Accompong, Flagstaff, Windsor, Wait-A-Bit/Litchfield, and Sherwood Content. Many of these centers are located close to the Cockpit interior, while others can be reached via a 2-3 hour drive.
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Meet The Artist
Meet The Artists
November 2nd, 2009The Cockpit Country’s endless reserve of organic resources finds direct resonance in the local artists and artisans whose work is a reflection of the region. Painters, sculptors and craftsmen all [...]
Faces of the Cockpit Country
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