Fort Charlotte sits a mile west of downtown Nassau, on West Bay Street, where its perch atop a hill offers a strategic vantage point overlooking the harbor. Today, this defensive position affords visitors excellent views of both Nassau and Paradise Island. Completed in 1819, the large stone fort is well preserved, and visitors can cross the dry moat and explore underground passageways to the dungeons. There are 42 cannons placed around the fort, though they were never used in battle. Starting at 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Friday, historical reenactors in period dress demonstrate aspects of colonial life, and at noon they fire one of the cannons.
Fort Charlotte, Bay Street
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
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Fort Charlotte, Nassau
Fort Charlotte sits a mile west of downtown Nassau, on West Bay Street, where its perch atop a hill offers a strategic vantage point overlooking the harbor. Today, this defensive position affords visitors excellent views of both Nassau and Paradise Island. Completed in 1819, the large stone fort is well preserved, and visitors can cross the dry moat and explore underground passageways to the dungeons. There are 42 cannons placed around the fort, though they were never used in battle. Starting at 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Friday, historical reenactors in period dress demonstrate aspects of colonial life, and at noon they fire one of the cannons.
