Nevis - Wikipedia
Nevis (/ ˈ n iː v ɪ s / NEE-viss) is an island in the Caribbean Sea that forms part of the inner arc of the Leeward Islands chain of the West Indies. Nevis and the neighbouring island of Saint Kitts …
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
Oct 4, 2024 · Geographical and historical treatment of Saint Kitts and Nevis, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government.
History of Saint Kitts and Nevis - Wikipedia
Saint Kitts and Nevis have one of the longest written histories in the Caribbean, both islands being among Spain's and England's first colonies in the archipelago.
Nevis History - Nevis Tourism Authority
Nevis is known for its culture, which is due to its rich history. Intrepid Carib Indians, who travelled from South America, were the first to settle on the island, which was called ‘Oualie’ at the time.
History of Saint Kitts and Nevis - Encyclopedia Britannica
Oct 4, 2024 · Nevis was also sighted by Columbus in 1493. The island’s name derives from Columbus’s description of the clouds atop Nevis Peak as las nieves, or “the snows,” when he …
History of St Kitts and Nevis 1493 – 1983
When Christopher Columbus sighted the islands in 1493 he gave the names San Martín to the island now known as Nevis and San Cristóbal to Saint Kitts. Sir Francis Drake mentions …
A Short Journey Through St. Kitts and Nevis’ History - Island …
Apr 10, 2020 · Nevis school, 1899. Nevis was settled in 1628, when Anthony Hilton, a plantation owner on St. Kitts, narrowly escaped being murdered by one of his servants. He sold his …
Nevis History Highlights: Independence & Culture
Apr 1, 2024 · Explore Nevis' vibrant history and cultural milestones, from colonial struggles to independence, shaping this Caribbean jewel.
Saint Kitts and Nevis History - FamilySearch
Mar 20, 2024 · Saint Kitts and Nevis were among the first islands in the Caribbean to be settled by Europeans. Saint Kitts was home to the first British and French colonies in the Caribbean, and …
Saint Kitts and Nevis - Countries - Office of the Historian
Present-day Saint Kitts and Nevis was the site of Great Britain’s first Caribbean settlement in 1623. Following centuries of British and French colonial rule, Saint Kitts and Nevis, together …