The Government of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis

and

the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society

extend an invitation to interested persons and organizations to attend

A SYMPOSIUM ON THE HISTORICAL FORTIFICATIONS OF THE CARIBBEAN

to be held at the auditorium of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Basseterre, St. Kitts, on 3rd. and 4th. October, 2000.

and to

THE INSCRIPTION CEREMONY OF THE BRIMSTONE HILL FORTRESS NATIONAL PARK AS A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

at Brimstone Hill Fortress October 4th. 2000, in the evening.

During the twenty-third session of UNESCO'S World Heritage Committee held in Morocco from 29th. November to 4 December, 1999, a decision was taken to inscribe the Brimstone Hill fortress National Park on the World Heritage List of Cultural Properties "of outstanding universal value". To commemorate this inscription, the Government of St. Christopher and Nevis, in collaboration with the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society, will host a Symposium and Inscription Ceremony in St. Kitts on 3 and 4 October, 2000.

The Symposium, which has as its theme "The Historical Fortifications of the Caribbean" will bring together current scholarship on Spanish, English, French and Dutch fortifications so as to demonstrate their interconnectedness and elucidate their significance to Caribbean and World history.

At the Inscription Ceremony, a certificate of inscription is to be presented by a representative of the World Heritage Committee and a plaque unveiled by the Prime Minister. This will be followed by the colourful 'Changing of the Guard' by the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force and Band.

REGISTRATION

Registration Fee for the Symposium is US$50 when paid by the 29th. September. Late registration will be accepted up to 9 am on 3 October for a fee of US$60. Money orders should be made out and mailed to

Brimstone Hill Fortress Inscription Committee
c/o Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society,
P. O. Box 588, Basseterre, St. Kitts.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

The hotels listed below are offering special rates. Registrants for the Symposium must make their own bookings:

1. OCEAN TERRACE INN (OTI)

P. O. Box 65, Fortlands, Basseterre
Tel. (869) 465-2754; Fax. (869) 465-1057
email: otistkitts@caribsurf.com
Standard: US$99
Superior: US$109
Add 17% tax and service charge
Breakfast included. For double occupancy, add US$10 for breakfast.

2. FRIGATE BAY RESORT

P. O. Box 137, Frigate Bay
Tel. (869) 465-8935; Fax. (869) 465-7050
email. frigbay@caribsurf.com
Hillside US$71
Poolside US$81
Studio US$91
Double and Single. Add 17% tax and service charge.
Breakfast not included

3. BIRD ROCK BEACH HOTEL

P. O. Box 227, Bird Rock, Basseterre
Tel. (869) 465-8914; Fax. (869) 465-1675
email: brbh@caribsurf.com
Single US$55
Double US$60
Add 17% tax and service charge
Breakfast not included

PLEASE BE SURE TO INDICATE YOUR NAME AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE ORGANIZATION YOU REPRESENT.

TRANSPORTATION

Taxi fares from and to the airport are the responsibility of registrants/attendees. One-way fare ranges from US$7-$11.

Transportation will be provided between hotels and Symposium venue at no extra cost.

Fee transportation will be provided also to the registrants between hotels and the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park for the Inscription Ceremony.

EXCURSION

There will be an optional post- Symposium Excursion on 5 October. This will be an island tour with 2 or 3 stops, including Brimstone Hill. Lunches will be provided. The fee is US$35. Registration and payment for the Excursion should be made at the Symposium Secretariat by 9 am on October 4.

For Further Information contact:

Larry Armony
Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society
Tel: (869) 465-2609 Fax. (869)466-7784
email: brimstonehill@caribsurf.com

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