Visit Saint Catherine Parish
For those wanting to learn more about Jamaican culture and history, Portmore Museum is a must-visit destination. Founded in 1917 by Sir Arthur Wint (the first Jamaican Governor General), this museum houses artifacts from Jamaica's early colonial days all the way up through modern times. Interesting historical facts include that Spanish Town was once known as St Jago de la Vega and served as Jamaica's capital until 1872 when Kingston took its place. Additionally, Saint Catherine Parish was one of three parishes established in 1534 when Jamaica became a Spanish colony. Today it remains an important part of Jamaican life and culture both historically and presently.
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Ensom, Passage Fort, Above Rocks, Greater Portmore, Hampton Green, Ewarton, Old Harbour Road, St. John's East, Caymanas, Ginger Ridge, Harewood, Naggo Head, Hellshire, Gregory Park, Kitson Town, Glengoffe, Cumberland, Redwood, Old Harbour, Harkers Hall, Browns Hill, Spanish Town, Golden Acres, Greendale, Old Harbour Bay, Cromarty, Lluidas Vale, Sligoville, Riversdale, Bog Walk, St. John's West, Central Village, Independence City, Waterford, West Cumberland, Portmore, Spanish Town Central, Troja, Watermount, Edgewater, Keystone, Willowdene, Linstead, Pear Tree Grove