Here you can find out about 8 fascinating historical sites. Navigate the site by clicking on a series of portholes with pictures of the attractions:The Jersey Archive porthole leads to details of an exciting millennium photographic project as well as good advice on requesting information.Elizabeth Castle is an isolated island fortress with a military history. Its pages describe suggested tours for visitors.The Hamptonne country life museum explores 300 years of rural life with restored homes, farm buildings, an orchard and a colombier for keeping pidgeons.There is a section of Goodwyf's Stories where you can hear recorded stories describing the histories of islanders and events involving Charles I and Charles II.The Jersey Museum pages describe its exhibitions including The Story of Jersey, and the Barreau le Maistre Art Gallery with Millais' famous painting of Lily Langtree.The Merchants' House records the life and Georgian town house of ship owner and merchant Philippe Nicolle.La Hougue Bie is a Neolithic burial mound and World War II German bunker and there are also pages which allow you to examine each panel of an embroidered Occupation Tapestry.In addition there is a Maritime Museum which explores the relationship between islanders and the spectacular Mont Orgueil Castle.The site also has detailed information for schools.
