Museum of Nevis History

This Less-visited Caribbean Island Has Luxe Hotels and Stunning Beaches—and It’s Only 36 Square Miles With No Stoplights

"The island’s most famous son, Alexander Hamilton, was born in what is now this small museum, which anchors a compelling exploration of his ties to Nevis. It’s an engaging stop on historical tours, and the garden’s Cafe des Arts offers an easy pause for a coffee or cool drink while you’re there." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

Nevis Travel Guide

"In Charlestown, I visited the Museum of Nevis History, which sits on the same property as the old house where Alexander Hamilton was born and is a must for history buffs and fans of the musical." - Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 countries across six continents — and counting. She contributes to Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par, InsideHook, Well+Good, The Zoe Report, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"The house in which U.S. statesman Alexander Hamilton was born in 1757 and lived until he was eight years old (when he moved with his family to St. Croix) is now a museum dedicated to tracing his life and achievements. The stone house itself, while handsome, is mostly a restoration, but inside you’ll find fascinating texts describing Hamilton’s childhood, upbringing, and subsequent contribution to politics. The small museum also features a range of interesting artifacts that chart the history of Nevis, starting with the indigenous Amerindian peoples through the arrival of the Europeans and continuing right up to the present day. After touring the displays, visit the modest gift shop, where you can pick up souvenirs like local stamps and prints."