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Tiny Caribbean island of Nevis to restore Alexander Hamilton museum with US funds
The grant will repair weather-damaged woodwork and preserve documents and exhibits at the museum honoring Alexander Hamilton.
- The United States awarded $245,000 this month to restore Hamilton House on Nevis, honoring founding father Alexander Hamilton as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.
- Born on Nevis in the mid-18th century, Hamilton spent his childhood in Charlestown, where the Georgian stone building was originally constructed around 1680.
- Constant repairs are required for the historic structure, as salty air and time have damaged the woodwork; the building was last restored in 1983 after an 1840 earthquake destroyed it.
- On Wednesday, Nevis Premier Mark Brantley expressed gratitude for the funds, stating locals have tried "valiantly" to preserve important historical monuments on the island.
- Brantley believes Hamilton remains "an iconic figure" whose legacy demonstrates what a small island can contribute to the founding of the United States, inspiring future generations.
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Tiny Caribbean island of Nevis to restore Alexander Hamilton museum with US funds
The island of Nevis has received a financial boost in honor of one of its most famous sons, Alexander Hamilton, who went on to become a founding father of the United States and America’s first treasury secretary.
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