In addition, a life-size bronze statue features a woman holding a child and celebrates Bahamian women. Rawson Square also features a fountain named for the first Bahamian Minister of Tourism, Sir Stafford Sands. Butler was sworn in as the first Bahamian governor of an Independent Bahamas in 1973. Rawson Square has a bronze bust of Sir Milo Butler. There's also a pavilion for open-air hair-braiding. The Churchill Building is on the south side of the square, and visitors can find horse-drawn surreys on the west side of the square. Rawson Square is a charming destination with cobblestone paving and colonial-style government buildings. Rawson Square is often the first stop for cruise ship passengers. Rawson Square was named for Sir Rawson William Rawson, who was Governor of The Bahamas in the 1860s. Take this self-guided walking tour and experience the history and beauty of Nassau. In addition, visitors can enjoy shopping along Bay Street or at the famous Straw Market. Francis Xavier Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral. Nassau has several historic churches to visit, such as St. Visit the historic Queen’s Staircase and Fort Fincastle to explore the area’s history. Today, Nassau is a bustling tourist destination. Loyalists influenced the area’s architecture, as seen in Rawson and Parliament Square. Loyalists wanted to remain loyal to the British crown instead of the newly independent America. Loyalists came from America after the American Revolutionary War and greatly impacted Nassau’s growth. In 1782, Spain briefly captured Nassau before being chased out by Loyalists. American Continental Marines briefly occupied Nassau during the American Revolution in 1776. Woodes Rogers clamped down on the pirate republic and sought to restore law and order, and Nassau experienced an economic boom. Visitors can learn more about Nassau’s pirate history at the Pirates of Nassau Museum.Ĭaptain Woodes Rogers became the first Royal Governor of The Bahamas in 1718. Benjamin Hornigold, Charles Vane, Anne Bonny, and Edward Teach were just a few of the infamous pirates that called Nassau home. Pirates far outnumbered the 100 regular town residents, and Nassau became known as a pirate republic. When legendary pirate Benjamin Hornigold arrived in Nassau, over 1,000 pirates lived in Nassau. Spanish incursions continued to affect Nassau during the early 1700s. European forces continued to fight over Nassau, and Spanish and French forces occupied the area in 1703. William II belonged to the House of Nassau that ruled Nassau in Germany. In 1695, the British rebuilt the town and named it Nassau to honor England’s William III, known as Prince of Orange-Nassau. The Spanish raided Charles Town in 1694 and burned down the fort. Charles Town was used as a base for privateering operations against the Spanish. The British named the settlement Charles Town and built a fort to defend the new town against the Spanish. Nassau was founded in 1670 by British nobility who sought to settle New Providence Island. Nassau is the country’s government, education, administration, and media center. Over 70% of Bahamian residents live in this bustling city. Nassau is the largest city and capital of The Islands of The Bahamas.
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