The Barbados National Trust and the George Washington House restoration project

Wildey House - National Trust Headquarters

The project is managed by the Bush Hill Tourisim Trust Inc., a non-profit charitable organisation whose Governing Board is made up of Directors from the Barbados National Trust and the Barbados Tourism Investment Inc.

The Barbados National Trust is one of the oldest heritage preservation societies in the Caribbean, founded as an NGO in 1961 to “preserve the unique heritage of our island home, be it historic buildings, places of natural beauty or the island’s flora and fauna”. In its 40 plus years of existence the Trust has restored many historic sites, now open to the public and visited by thousands annually. In addition, the National Trust administers many other programmes, especially the popular Sunday Hikes and the annual Open House Programme.

Left to right - Dr. Marley Brown lll - Colonial Williamsburg Foundation,
Dr. William Tilson - University of Florida, Dr. Karl Watson - University of the West Indies
and Professor Dr. Henry Fraser - past President of the Barbados National Trust
examine Plans at the Washington House Site.

The George Washington House and site is Barbados’ latest and most ambitious
restoration project, projected to cost U.S. $3.5 Million and take three years to complete.

GEORGE WASHINGTON HOUSE RESTORATION TEAM:

Board of Directors of the Bush Hill Tourism Trust Inc:Chairman John Cole

Project Director: Penelope Hynam, former Executive Director of the Barbados National Trust.

Architect: Bruce Jardine of the firm of Gillespie and Steel Associates Ltd.
Restoration Contractor: Wayne Clarke of Clarke and Associates Construction Inc, Barbados.

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HISTORICAL ADVISORS
United States:
Jack D.Warren, Jr., Executive Director of the Society of the Cincinnati. Mr. Warren is an American historian who specializes in the life of George Washington and is the author of the forthcoming book, "George Washington’s Journey to Barbados”.
Barbados:
Dr. Karl Watson, Professor of History at the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill Campus), a recognized expert on 18th century Caribbean history.
Advisors:

The Hon. Bob Graham, U.S. Senator for Florida, Honorary Chairman of the U.S. Fundraising Committee
Mrs. Valerie Crotty, of Washington, D.C., wife of William Crotty former US Ambassador to Barbados, an invaluable member of the US Fundraising Committee
The late Mrs. Judith Lipsey of New York City, Executive level donor and longtime supporter of the project
Andy Tempro: One of the leading furniture designers and restorers in the region and is an expert on English and Barbadian antiques.
Nicholas Forde: Attorney-at-Law with Juris Chambers, a well-known collector and expert of antiques, specializing in English and Barbadian furniture and silver.
Cecil Ince: Co-Founder, Managing Director and now Chairman of Foster and Ince Cruise Services, Inc., one of the oldest and most respected tour operators and cruise ship agencies on Barbados.