Charles Town Maroon Museum

Culture & views Portland Off the beaten path

A living Maroon village above Buff Bay and its small museum at Asafu Yard, home of the legacy of the Maroon leader Quao. Inside are traditional clothing, weapons, instruments and artefacts from the Maroons' fight for freedom. Community guides lead walks, and drumming, dance and Maroon food can be arranged. The village is a protected national heritage site.

Getting there

Easy. Paved road up the Buff Bay River valley, about 5 km inland from Buff Bay. Museum entry is reported free. Hours differ between sources, so call ahead. A Maroon community guide is strongly recommended, and please stay out of homes, the school and the cemetery. This is a living community, not a theme park.

Photo taken at Charles Town Maroon Museum

📍 Reggae Beard was here

Before you go

Place type
Culture & views
Access
Off the beaten path
Guide
Guide recommended
Entry cost
Reported free. Tips or parking may apply.
What to bring
Walking shoes, water and a camera
Safety
Some sites are unfenced or uneven. Watch your footing and supervise children.

Details last reviewed November 2026. Conditions can change, especially after storms.

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