CAYMAN HISTORY
This reptile appears on the Cayman Islands flag and coat of arms
Turtle
This Caymanian dish is made from conch pounded with onions and pepper
Conch salad
This is the largest of the three Cayman Islands
Grand Cayman
This animal is the national symbol of the Cayman Islands.
Green sea turtle
This historic building is known as the “Birthplace of Democracy.”
Pedro St. James
The Cayman Islands were first settled by this group in the 1700s
British settlers
This traditional Caymanian dessert is made from cassava
Cassava cake
This district is home to the Blow Holes.
East End
This motto appears on the Cayman coat of arms.
He hath founded it upon the seas
This Caymanian athlete won gold at the CARIFTA Games.
Cydonie Mothersill
This year is known as the “Year of the Great Storm.”
1932
This celebration honors seafaring heritage and includes a mock pirate invasion
Pirates Week
This island is known for its dramatic bluff.
Cayman Brac
This flower is the national flower of the Cayman Islands.
Wild Banana Orchid
This museum in George Town preserves Cayman’s cultural history.
National Museum
This industry was Cayman’s main source of income before tourism and finance.
Turtle fishing
This traditional craft uses silver thatch palm to make baskets and rope
Plaiting
This is the capital of the Cayman Islands
George Town
This tree is the national tree of the Cayman Islands.
Silver Thatch Palm
This seafaring tradition involved men leaving home for months at sea.
Going to sea
This Caymanian hero is known for saving lives during the 1932 storm
Leighton Christian
This Caymanian phrase means “everything is okay.”
Caymankind
This protected area is home to the rare blue iguana.
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
This bird is the national bird of the Cayman Islands.
Cayman Parrot
This Caymanian musician is known for the song “Munzie Boat.”
Aunt Julia Hydes