cottle church

it was interesting to see some real history of the island. If you are reverent and enjoy knowing about historical events this is a very cool stop

This church is a ruin of the original church. The history is what makes this visit interesting. Best seen with a guide who knows the history. Your visit will be less than 15 minutes.

If the weather is good, rent a 4 wheeler and drive around the island. Make the Cottle Church one of your stops.

Upon visiting the Cottle church I felt a warmness also like a welcome. It was so beautiful peaceful and serene. I touched the walls of the church and I just wanted to shout out with joy! Me Cottle is a prime example of grace mercy and humility. God rest his soul he will always be remembered as an angel and what God expects us to do towards our fellow man.

Cottle church is a hidden gem as it is off the main circular island road and up a grass track. It is imbued with history - when it officially opened I'm 1824 it was the first church on the island to welcome both slaves and plantation owners to worship under the same roof.

Walkable from Oualie Beach, interesting history and well worth a visit. The church has been restored but is more of a shell with no roof. You can still get married here apparently. It's the first church in the Caribbean that was open to all people whatever their colour or race.

This restored piece of history is beautiful. If you are in the area, I would recommend the trip. It is close to the main road.

Saw this as part of an island tour - very informative display boards on the history of the church, and in a sublime setting too.

The ruins of Thomas Cottle's church stand a short walk away from the Mt. Nevis Hotel. Elegant in themselves, these ruins are also representative of milestone in the history of slavery in the Americas. Cottle built this first church where both slaves and whites worshipped together as a testimony to his belief that all people are equal in the sight of their lord. A small pavilion holds a detailed account of the role of this church in the movement to abolish slavery in the Caribbean. Although Cottle was not an abolitionist (he was a realist who knew that a sudden end to slavery would be economically devastating to both the slaves and their masters), the memorial plaque to him reproduced in the pavilion shows a truly caring and concerned man whose actions represent one small step toward slavery's end in the 1830s in the British parts of the Caribbean.

A lot of work went into restoring this church. There is an area in the back to the left side of the church that described the history of the church, and the political and social background at that time. It was fascinating to read, and was a pleasant addition to our Nevis Island tour.

This church is a significant piece of history, as the landowner built it for Whites and Blacks to worship together, during an era when this did not generally take place. Time has not been kind to the building, as it has lost its roof and part of the wall. Nevertheless, a local historical group has set up very good signs about its history. The grounds are well-kept, and a pavilion shelters a couple signs. The church is just off the lane leading to the Mt. Nevis Resort, and is a worthwhile stop for anyone wishing to learn a little bit of local history.

Need a car but worth it. The first church where black and white people were encouraged to worship together.

Well worth stopping by to get a glimpse of the history in Nevis. Former plantation owner built this Church for his everyone on the plantation to attend.

A beautiful serene setting off the road near the airport is only part of the reason to go and visit the Cottle Church. The other reason is the tremendous history associated with this landmark. The first Church in the Caribbean where those of European and African descent worshiped side-by-side, it was built by a wealthy plantation owner. When we lived on Nevis this was a always a great place to take the kids for a runabout and a picnic as well. Speaking of such, it can get hot if you are not used to the heat/humidity, so carry something to drink and a snack if you fancy tarting it up a bit. Great place for photographs. Enjoy!

Visiting the Cottle Church was moving. Cottle Church was the first in which slaves and free people worshiped together. Although ruined the church was atmospheric and there were good information boards.