Saint Paul Charlestown Parish – Charlestown, birthplace of Alexander Hamilton
Saint Paul Charlestown is the smallest parish in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, covering only about four square miles, yet it holds the island's capital, Charlestown. The town is famous as the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, who grew up in the Caribbean before becoming one of the founding figures of the United States.
For centuries Charlestown has been the heart of life on Nevis: a harbour where ships loaded sugar and goods, a market town and the centre of island administration. Its historic stone buildings still recall the colonial era and the people, free and enslaved, who shaped the island. Do you know a story or family memory from Charlestown? Share it with the community!