At the end of a quiet, mango and mahogany tree-shaded road in Savannah, Grand Cayman, high atop a limestone bluff, lies one of the Caribbean's most spectacular historic restorations, the Pedro St. James Historic Site. Today, it is a site whose grandeur is befitting of its importance as the Birthplace of Democracy in the Cayman Islands.
The $1.5 million Visitors' Centre includes five-buildings in 19th century architectural style surrounding a landscapedcourtyard. The main attraction is the 49-seat state of the art multimedia theater featuring a 20-minute video presentation on Pedro St. James and highlights of 200 years of Cayman history. Other facilities include a resource center, gift shop, and cafe. Interpretative displays and signs throughout the great house and grounds allow self-guided tours but guides are also available.