The Dutch Heritage Museum

In February of 2007, a Dutch heritage museum was established by the national trust on fort island, Essequibo River. This museum is housed in the oldest non military structure in Guyana. It provides visitors with a social and historical reflection of the presence of the Dutch in Guyana. It is currently the only such institution in the region.
Many items used and /or created by the Dutch are displayed in this museum. Detailed info on various events that occurred in the past during the time of slavery can be found there and also info about the building in which this museum is housed in can be found there as well; due to the fact that the building is of great significance since it was used by the Dutch for multiply purposes for example it was used as a court where slaves who attempted to escape where tried and punished by being put to death by hanging.