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Must Do-Accompong Town Maroon Village Tour & Celebration Falmouth
- Duration9 hours
- Max Travelers30 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBus Tours, Cultural Tours
Overview
Come! Celebrate with us at the Accompong Maroon Cultural Festival! This free village of Accompong, located in the Cockpit Mountains is home to descendants of the Koromanti and Ashanti people out of Ghana, West Africa who were taken to Jamaica during the Atlantic Slave Trade to work on the plantations. The Maroons were escaped slaves who ran away from the plantations, took to the mountains and form groups of warriors. They were very rebellious.
On January 6 each year, the Accompong Maroons celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the 1739 peace treaty with the British. Held in Accompong, St. Elizabeth, this festival marks the victory of the Maroons in the first war against the British in which they fought for over 51 years for their freedom, led by their late warrior leader Cudjoe. Come and enjoy the rituals, food, gumbeh drumming, Maroon tribal songs & dance and browse through the museum.
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What's included
Local guide
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Local taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not included
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Lunch
Gratuities
Itinerary
Come! Celebrate with us at the Accompong Maroon Cultural Festival! This free village of Accompong, located in the Cockpit Mountains is home to descendants of the Koromanti and Ashanti people out of Ghana, West Africa who were taken to Jamaica during the Atlantic Slave Trade to work on the plantations. The Maroons were escaped slaves who ran away from the plantations, took to the mountains and form groups of warriors. They were very rebellious.nn On January 6 each year, the Accompong Maroons celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the 1739 peace treaty with the British. Held in Accompong, St. Elizabeth, this festival marks the victory of the Maroons in the first war against the British in which they fought for over 51 years for their freedom, led by their late warrior leader Cudjoe. Come and enjoy the rituals, food, gumbeh drumming, Maroon tribal songs & dance and browse through the museum.
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.