Venezia by PVII

SCHOOLS TOURS

OUR AFRICAN HERITAGE

School ToursThis tour visits the collection made by the late Aston Taylor, an alumni of the Mico College, which is now housed in the INAFCA museum at Mico. The collection was made during Mr. Taylor's sojourn as an expert in mainly West Africa. After refreshment the tour continues to visit Liberty Hall, the center for Garveyism during the active days of the UNIA (United Negro Improvement Association). This is now a restored building, home to exhibitions on Marcus Garvey.

  • Period Offered: All year-round
  • Time: 4 hours
  • Suggested to carry: Water bottle, energy bars, walking shoes

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The structures are all comparatively old but have contributed greatly to the accommodation, spiritual well being, and education of teachers from the Negro population. They form a part of the Mico College which was established as a result of funds bequeathed by Lady Mico in 1690 to her nephew Samuel, on condition that he marry one of his cousins. Samuel did not marry, however, in 1834 Thomas Fowell Buxton used the money to fund Negro Education in the West Indies. Mico College grew in size and stature and is one of the best Teacher's Colleges in the West Indies. It has greatly contributed to the community socially and culturally.

Marcus Garvey inherited a love of books from his father, a skilled mason who had a private library. This was further encouraged during his apprenticeship with Burrowes, where he came into contact with people who stopped at the printery to discuss politics and social affairs.