Fort King George

This historical site, which looks out over Scarborough, is Tobago's best-preserved colonial fort. Fort King George, one of the most beautiful historical sites in Trinidad and Tobago, which was recently rebuilt to restore it to its former colonial glory, serves as a steadfast reminder of Tobago's stormy military history. The cannons that overlook the shore are a reminder of a time when Tobago was the site of numerous wars. This hillside fort, similar to Fort George in Trinidad, combines breathtaking ocean and city vistas with a flavor of Tobago's military and colonial heritage. This military structure was built when the French took Tobago from the British in 1781, and it remained under French control until 1793 when it was regained by the British. It was renamed Fort King George in honor of King George III in 1804, and it ceased to be a military fortification in 1854.

Visitors to Fort King George may see the jail and officers' mess, as well as the charming Tobago Museum, which is housed in a former barrack guardhouse. Amerindian items, military relics, shells, and papers from the colonial period are on display at the museum. A tour around the grounds will take you past the prisoner's bell tank, barracks, and officers' mess. For many, though, the fort's lofty position above Scarborough provides stunning views, making it a must-see site. Weapons and pre-Columbian relics discovered in Scarborough, as well as historic Tobago maps and pictures, are on display in the Tobago Museum. Visitors may discover multiple canons outside the ancient structures, as well as wide views of Scarborough Bay.

Location: Scarborough, Tobago