James Island and Related Sites present a testimony to the main periods and facets of the encounter between Africa and Europe along the River Gambia, a continuum stretching from pre-colonial and pre-slavery times to independence. The site is particularly significant for its relation to the beginning of the slave trade and its abolition. It also documents early access to the interior of Africa.
Kunta Kinteh Island and Related Sites is a serial heritage property spread across river-island and mainland sites such as Albreda, Juffureh, Fort Bullen, and James Island/Kunta Kinteh Island. Visits are typically daytime and depend on NCAC site access plus local boat or ferry arrangements.
Booking recommended