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History Before 1966

Well, as I wait for my favourite historian and boss to return from watching the last space shuttle launch (by invitation) to continue sharing his old stories and photos from way back when, it occured to me that I should point out these Turks and Caicos Islands had a history long before he arrived in the mid 60’s.

And quite a rich history it was filled with Taino Indians, Lucayans, pirates (whose stones carved with dates from the 1720’s are still here to enjoy), and ruins of old plantation homes from the Carolina loyalists who tried unsuccessful to grow cotton and sisal in 1790.

You can read about the facinating history of our islands in Where When How magazine’s informative historical section featuring more in depth insights.