Historic Heritage Parade held in Long Look

- Parade held as part of celebrations marking 250th anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate

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A vibrant display of Virgin Islands heritage was showcased on the streets of Long Look during the inaugural Heritage Parade, which took place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as part of the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate. Photo: Facebook

Scenes from First Heritage Parade. Photo: Facebook

Scenes from First Heritage Parade in Long Look. Photo: Facebook

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) at the first hertiage parade in Long Look. Photo: Facebook

Scenes from First Heritage Parade in Long Look. Photo: Facebook

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- A vibrant display of Virgin Islands heritage was showcased on the streets of Long Look during the inaugural Heritage Parade, which took place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as part of the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate.

Residents turned out in large numbers to witness this historic event.

The parade was organised through a partnership between the Government of the Virgin Islands and the Long Look Heritage Group.

In recognition of the 250th anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate, the Government of the Virgin Islands declared June 30, 2026, a public holiday.

This commemoration honours the struggle, resilience, and legacy of those who fought for their freedom in the Long Look community, while also highlighting the historic role of Nottingham Estate in the Virgin Islands' journey towards emancipation.

The 250th Anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate continues to be organised collaboratively by the Government of the Virgin Islands and the Long Look Heritage Group.

10 Responses to “Historic Heritage Parade held in Long Look”

All 13 (02/07/2026, 07:43) Like (6) Dislike (10) Reply
Yet another 350 thousand blown
island man (02/07/2026, 07:56) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
It was a good initiative but they should've get more person's involved in the parade fir example the Francis Lettsome Primary School could've taken part, the churches in long look could've taken part and any other businesses in long look should've been encourage to play their part. Apart from that the rest of the east end community and businesses there should've been asked to take part too.
- @Island Man (03/07/2026, 14:32) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
  Many was against Premier because of the building being built for the needy.So he didnot ask many in the village for assistance. He was wrong , many would have part take , like myself, but I came. It was a lovely concert!
pat (02/07/2026, 08:21) Like (7) Dislike (13) Reply
Excellent stuff they cant stop natalio
Seek you first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 (02/07/2026, 09:52) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
Worthy memorandum to honor, but the 7th district is as filty looking as usual, what a shame, thanks to the Premier and his other cabinet political leaders.
resident (02/07/2026, 13:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
Did all the people who got free land and their children go in the march. Seem to me that who should have been there.
BuzzBvi (02/07/2026, 13:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
Those accounts will be interesting.

Shame we will never see any.

It would be great to see more of these events but would be nice to see if we what can and cannot be afforded. I can see $50,000 value maybe but where is the other $300,000.
Stop It (02/07/2026, 15:21) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
The celebrations was awesome and the show was fantastic. Ask hon Mark Vanterpool cause he and the premier danced all night . Lol
%100 raise (02/07/2026, 16:33) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
Looking forward to seeing these same troops for East End festival Tuesday.
Lost..... (04/07/2026, 10:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
The article states:

This commemoration honours the struggle, resilience, and legacy of those who fought for their freedom in the Long Look community, while also highlighting the historic role of Nottingham Estate in the Virgin Islands' journey towards emancipation.

The history of Nottingham estate is quite clear. The owners Samuel and Mary Nottingham were quakers. They freed the enslaved persons and left the estate to their descendents. ExplOn toe where they fought for their freedom?

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