Fort Haldane
A hilltop fort above Port Maria, built in 1759. Tacky's rebels seized its guards and gunpowder on Easter Sunday 1760, which started Tacky's Rebellion. Today it is an open ruin with views over the town.
Getting there
Easy to moderate. Signposted from Port Maria, about 10 to 20 minutes uphill on foot or a short drive. Open ruin with uneven stone and no railings, so watch your footing and any children.
Before you go
- Place type
- Culture & views
- Access
- Off the beaten path
- Guide
- Not mentioned in our notes
- Entry cost
- Not confirmed. Fees change, so check locally.
- 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.
Nearby on the map
- Pagee Beach (Frontier Beach) (beach in St. Mary) about 1 km away in a straight line
- Assaney Foods and Jerk Hut (food in St. Mary) about 1 km away in a straight line
- Galina Point Lighthouse (culture & views in St. Mary) about 3 km away in a straight line
- Tacky Falls (waterfall in St. Mary) about 6 km away in a straight line
- James Bond Beach, Oracabessa (beach in St. Mary) about 7 km away in a straight line
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- Tommy's Jerk Center (food)
- Kwame Falls (waterfall)
- Blessings at Strawberry Fields (stay)
- Castleton Botanical Gardens (garden)
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