Carriacou Journal

CARRIACOU MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY Paterson Street, Argyle, Hillsborough, Carriacou, Grenada, W.I. www.carriacoumuseum.gd • info@carriacoumuseum.gd • +1 (473) 443-8288 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday. July 14, 2026 Carriacou Museum Appoints Majella Mark as Executive Director and Curator, Announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors HILLSBOROUGH, CARRIACOU, GRENADA — The Carriacou Museum and Historical Society (CHS) is pleased to announce that Majella Mark will succeed Clemanci

Carriacou, a small island in the Caribbean, and Belper, a town in Derbyshire, England, may seem worlds apart. However, they share a fascinating connection through the history of cotton and the Industrial Revolution. This blog post explores this link, highlighting the roles of Carriacou's cotton production and the entrepreneurial families of Strutt and Arkwright in Belper and the Derwent Valley. Carriacou: A Source of Cotton During the 18th and 19th centuries, Carriacou was a

Carriacou Museum Launches Artifact Advocate Program with International Partners Carriacou, Grenada — Thursday, November 20th, 2025 The Carriacou Museum launched its first-ever Artifact Advocates Program, in partnership with the Cultural Emergency Response (CER) and ACEPR (Asociación de Conservación y Estudio del Patrimonio Cultural de Puerto Rico). From August 28–31, 2024, Gretchen Ruiz Ramos (linktr.ee/gretchenruizramos) of ACEPR traveled to Carriacou to train local communit

The Carriacou Historical Society and Museum has announced its new Board of Directors for 2025–2026, marking a major step in the island’s cultural recovery after Hurricane Beryl. The new leadership will guide the Museum’s rebuilding and expansion while deepening connections with Carriacou’s global diaspora.

Carriacou, our small island paradise nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is surrounded by the ocean. It shapes how we live, eat, and travel, and features in our culture, history, and traditions. Yet, how often do we stop to explore how deeply the sea is connected to our identity or how it could shape the future for our young people?

The winds of Hurricane Beryl may have shaken the foundations of our beloved Carriacou Museum, but they did not erase its spirit. Today, we’re excited to share a powerful update on the journey to restore this vital cultural space — a journey rooted in memory, resilience, and vision. Majella Mark , with support from museum personnel, is spearheading the rebuilding effort. Known for documenting Caribbean life and leading community-based cultural initiatives, Majella urgently and