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Wednesday with Eliza Simon Primary School

Thursday, 29 April 2010 by

Growing up on these beautiful-by-nature Islands made me realise that I had a dream, and that dream was to become a teacher… and so it happen. These months are my final months in college in completion of my associate degree in Primary Education.

On Wednesday, however, the museum offered another chance for me to confirming this desire of being a teacher. I spent almost two hours talking and explaining what is in the Museum to the third graders of Eliza Simon primary school, and I felt that I could have gone on and on talking and explaining until they understood what the Turks and Caicos National Museum is all about. The students were very calm and collected when I was speaking and through their eyes I could see that they did not want to leave the Museum.

I had a lovely and precious time with these children and I am very excited about my career path.

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Tuesday with Tuvol – Finesse

Thursday, 29 April 2010 by

Jessica made me look up the definition of finesse. Her soccer coach back in the states always made her practice it and now she’s passing it down.

Finesse is delicacy in handling situations. I’m working on this. I handle computers carefully and I use finesse when I cut onions for cooking. Now I know what it’s called.

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Drama Club

Monday, 29 March 2010 by

The Children’s club on March Saturday the 27th the Turks and Caicos Islands National Museum held the first annual Drama Club that will be every Saturday in the month of March. The children had time to get to know everyone and to feel comfortable with each other. We played a food game were we set in a group and everyone has a chance to call out a food and whatever the name of the food ends with the next person names a food with that letter.

I liked the role playing games. We had to act at each other. The first one was that we had to pretend that we hadn’t seen someone for a long time. The other one was that we had to pretend to win the lottery. I really liked that one.

I can’t wait for next week!

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Tuesday with Tuvol – Charismatic

Monday, 22 March 2010 by

by Tuvol Higgs

A lady on a tour called me charismatic the other day. It means that I’m open and not shy of people. In other words: I’m confident.

Go me.

Jessica said I had to write a blog about it because I was so proud to get the title. It made me feel good to know I’m a good team with the museum staff. I’m going to never let Jessica forget that the lady said that.

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Archaeology?

Sunday, 28 February 2010 by

On Saturday we held a Children’s Club archaeological program. This was supposed to be a day when we went out to the Lucayan site GT4, where the museum completed an archaeological survey last week.

Unfortunately, it rained all day. A few kids showed up anyway. Rory, on his last day at the museum, talked to them about his experience doing archaeology with the museum and showed several of the artifacts recovered. Aliatte arranged an afternoon of crafts and the children had a great time staying out of the rain.
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Tuesday with Tuvol – On Hypothesis

Tuesday, 26 January 2010 by

While Tiffany was on Grand Turk she told me that when she leaves I should come up with a new word every Tuesday. My first word is hypothesis.

Hypothesis is a very big word that can be broken down in to four syllables. By breaking a word into syllables it is easier to learn.My sentence for this week is:
I hypothesize that Grand Turk is the best place to live.By using hypothesis in that sentence, I mean that I am guessing that there is no place in the world more “bootiful” than our white sandy beaches. Not only that, but we have whale watching, palm trees, flamingos, and the lovely conch shells. And our people are the best. We have pretty women, strong men, and the one and only Tuvol.To prove my hypothesis I would have to go to other places in the world like Paris, Italy, and Sydney.

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Tuesday with Tuvol

Wednesday, 20 January 2010 by

Jess is back on Grand Turk and that means more fun, fun, fun in the sun. So Kenlove and I will be all over Grand Turk from Grand Turk Cruise Center to the Sand Bar and from the Sand Bar to the Museum 24/7. The Museum has a new intern named Rory, he is a nice gentleman that helps the Museum with the homework program along with Jess. As an unofficial representative of the Turks and Caicos National Museum, I would like to extend an offer to the children that are in forth and fifth form and (C.C.) Community College of Grand Turk to use the program if you have completely no access to the internet and have homework/projects to do. I use the program and have done a lot of homework. Without the homework program I don’t know how I would survive in school.

I like doing my homework. Teachers are giving me attention good and bad. Good because they like the way the museum taught me to cite my homework properly. Bad because my teacher made the class re-do the homework like I did it. So now I’m a goner but without doing my homework my mom would kill me.

The Turks and Caicos National Museum is the best place to go to learn about the T.C.I. and I go so much that I can tell you everything about the museum. Try me! I love the museum so much that I never want to leave.

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Book Launch for Much Loved Folk Tale

Wednesday, 04 March 2009 by

Traditional TCI folk tale immortalized in a new children’s book.

TURKS & CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Kids with donkey cart|23 The much-loved story of a donkey who loses her master, set in Cockburn Town in Grand Turk, has been captured on paper for the first time by Massachusetts author Donna Marie Seim.

“Where is Simon, Sandy?” tells the adventures of Sandy the donkey who wakes one day to discover her owner Simon is nowhere to be found. Despite his absence, Sandy carries on with the daily task of delivering the water to the townspeople.

The children are the first to notice the strange scene of Sandy alone on the streets and ask ‘Where is Simon, Sandy’ but the donkey can only shake her head and continue on her journey. The youngsters form a parade behind Sandy until they finally reach the home of the doctor who rushes to see what has happened to Simon. In the midst of a confusing time, Sandy does the only thing she knows how and is ultimately able to bring help to her master.

The book will be launched this Saturday at Unicorn Bookstore opposite IGA supermarket in Providenciales. Members of the public are welcome to attend the event from 10am to 12am.

The book is being officially donated to Provo Library on Friday at 3pm to be followed by a reading for local schoolchildren by the author.

Culture director David Bowen said: “The story of a little donkey that won’t quit has long been an inspiration for children in Turks and Caicos and is sure to inspire children everywhere.”

All proceeds from the book will benefit the Turks & Caicos National Museum in Grand Turk that provides a children’s program, which focuses on teaching the culture and rich heritage of these Islands.

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The Colors of the Turks and Caicos Islands

RED was chosen to represent the nation’s capital, Grand Turk. The color is taken from the red/pink fruit found on the national plant, the Turks Head Cactus. They were once found in abundance on Grand Turk before they were removed to accommodate the salt ponds.

WHITE was chosen to represent Salt Cay. The color came from salt. The salt industry was largely responsible for populating the islands of Salt Cay, Grand Turk and South Caicos.

ORANGE was chosen to represent South and East Caicos. The color comes from the Spiny Lobster and fish and reflects the fishing industry in the “Big South.”

TAN was chosen to represent Middle Caicos. The color is taken from the raw material (thatch) that once covered the roofs of the houses. It is also used to make straw hats, baskets and brooms. Middle Caicos is known for the superior quality of native craftwork.

GREEN was chosen to represent North Caicos and Parrot Cay. The color is taken from the fruit trees and other types of trees that flourish in the most fertile of all the islands. North Caicos is also home of Wade’s Green Plantation, the most successful of Caicos Islands cotton plantations.

TURQUOISE was chosen to represent the islands of Providenciales, Pine Cay and West Caicos. The color is taken from the beautiful turquoise waters that surround these islands on which our famous Caicos fishing sloops sail. These turquoise waters also contribute to our newest industry, tourism.

PINK was chosen to represent the beautiful conch shell, flamingoes and the numerous uninhabited cays that make up our chain of islands.

YELLOW represents God’s glory as the sun shining down on all our beautiful islands and cays. The sun also contributes to our newest industry, tourism.

View a timeline of important events and dates in the history of the islands

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A Few Artifacts You’ll See at the Museum

Our collections represent the rich historical, cultural and natural heritage of the Turks and Caicos Islands and its people.

Lucayan Duho

Photo courtesy of Joanna Ostapkowicz. The Duho is one of the rarest artifacts in the museum’s collections. It was used a ceremonial seat for the cacique or chief of the Lucayans, the first inhabitants of these islands.

Fresnel Lens

The Grand Turk Lighthouse was erected in 1852 and was originally designed to burn whale oil and had an Argand reflector lamp. In 1943 the lighthouse was converted to a Fresnel Lens one of these lenses is now on display at the Museum.

Swivel Gun

The Molasses reef wreck, an early Spanish Caravel was equipped with three types of breech-loading swivel guns, one type is shown above. The swivel guns are thought to be anti-personnel weapons placed wherever convenient along the ship’s rail.

Salt Industry Post Card

The museum has diverse collection of early postcards of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Most post cards depict scenes on Grand Turk, the capital and from the salt industry.

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Governor of the Turks & Caicos Islands

Her Excellency Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam

Nestled in the heart of Grand Turk, the Turks and Caicos Islands National Museum stands as a guardian of the rich history of the Turks and Caicos Islands and its vibrant culture. Housed in the historic "Guinep Lodge," a 200-year-old architectural gem, the museum invites all to embark on a journey through time, exploring the deep and diverse heritage of our nation.

From the ancient era of pre-Columbian civilization to modern-day milestones, the museum’s curated collection offers significant insight into the stories, traditions and legacies that have shaped the Turks and Caicos Islands. With admirable dedication, the museum serves as a custodian of these narratives, preserving invaluable artefacts that chronicle the experiences and contributions of its ancestors. Through its exhibits, the past comes alive, providing a unique cultural tapestry of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Beyond its role as a preserver of history, the museum is a vital hub of education and community engagement inspiring pride in our historical roots. The museum is more than a keeper of the past; it is an active participant in shaping the future of our islands. I encourage residents and visitors to experience the Turks and Caicos Islands National Museum.

Your support not only helps safeguard the heritage of the Turks and Caicos Islands but enriches collective understanding of the extraordinary journey that has shaped these beautiful by nature islands.

Minister for Tourism, Envrionment, Heritage & Culture, Maritime, and Gaming

Hon. Josephine Connolly

"It is a pleasure as Minister with responsibility of Heritage to welcome you to the Turks and Caicos Islands National Museum website. This Gem of an operation is perhaps the most notable establishment in regards to sites of historical interest. Since its establishment in 1991 it has always been an intricate part of our tourism product.

As a supporter, I believe the National Museum’s success depends on all resident and visitors; and as Minister I am committed to strengthening our tourism product through the infusion of authenticity and the increase in awareness of the National Museum in the development of heritage assets for sustainable tourism development.

Visit and explore the Grand Turk and Providenciales locations and experience our heritage and culture through interactive displays and exhibits. Special thanks is extended to the National Museum, a tangible product, a repository for artefacts and documents, providing a true island experience.".

Hon. Josephine Connolly
Minister for Tourism, Envrionment, Heritage & Culture, Maritime, and Gaming

Former President of Turks and Caicos Islands Community College

Dr. Hubert A. Fulford

"My interest in history and research goes back to my years as a student at the then Grand Turk Secondary School, where my teacher and later mentor, the late Helena Jones Robinson instilled a curiosity in me to appreciate context.  At that time, not fully appreciating the impact that curiosity would have on me, I sought only to please my teacher.

Pursuing tertiary education at various institutions, in various countries and at various levels, my initial foundation of inquiry was further stimulated.  Libraries and museums would form a very important part of my education, specifically during my studies in Jamaica, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Returning home after my studies abroad, my first visit to the Museum so captivated me that I began to tell all persons, visitors and islanders alike, that a visit to the museum was a MUST! The quaintness, yet thorough organization and presentation of artifacts of various kinds avowed me.

I found tremendous joy in taking my TCI Studies students to the Museum, standing back and listening to their expressions of excitement and curiosity as the curators and assistants would walk them through the various displays and presentations.

The Jamaican expression “likkle but tallawah” (small but strong) aptly fits our Museum.  The significance of this institution to our history and culture cannot be over stressed.

Welcome to The Museum.  A combination of history, culture and enchantment awaits you."

Dr. Hubert A. Fulford

Former President of Turks and Caicos Islands Community College

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