Historic Sites

There has been over 40 fortifications that were built after the Independence of Haiti to guard against an eventual return of the French to reestablish slavery in the colony of Saint Domingue

Fort Drouet near the city of Arcahaie is one of them.

Fort Drouet was always part of the inventory of historic sites

Fort Drouet is well visible and has a rather well preserved coffee plantation with its main building,

Fort Drouet can be accessed by road that leads from Mirebalais , passing the cross to Saut d'Eau, to the Route Nationale #1.

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The historical site of Barriere Bouteille in Cap-Haitian.
The Battle of Vertieres, near Cap-Haitian at the basis of Haiti's independence

This was the last battle of the Expedition Santo Domingo. The battle took place in Vertières Vertières near Cap Francais, now known as Cap-Haitian. It involves a troop commanded by General Rochambeau for the French Colonizer and General Jean-Jacques Dessalines, leader of the slave rebellion.

On November 18, 1803 , Jean-Jacques Dessalines ordered François Capois (Capois lamort) Brigade to take Fort Vertières which was on the hills near Barriere Bouteille

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The historical site of Barriere Bouteille in Cap-Haitian.
The Battle of Vertieres, near Cap-Haitian at the basis of Haiti's independence

This was the last battle of the Expedition Santo Domingo. The battle took place in Vertières Vertières near Cap Francais, now known as Cap-Haitian. It involves a troop commanded by General Rochambeau for the French Colonizer and General Jean-Jacques Dessalines, leader of the slave rebellion.

On November 18, 1803 , Jean-Jacques Dessalines ordered François Capois (Capois lamort) Brigade to take Fort Vertières which was on the hills near Barriere Bouteille

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This is a picture of the Historic site at the entrance of the city of Cap-Haitian. Barriere Bouteille which was the center of controvercy in November 2012 when either fans of President Michel Martelly or people wanting to create trouble painted the historical site of Barriere Bouteille in Pink

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Many of the population were very upset when they wope up and saw the historic site, Barriere Bouteille painted in pink.

Barriere Bouteille or The Three Booths at southern entrance of Cap-Haitian. They are of historic significance to the city as well as the nation

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This is a picture of Barriere Bouteille in Cap-Haitian in 1910. The city of Cap-Haitian is of historic importance to Haiti and to freedom. This section is the area wher the biggest fight took place before Haiti Independence in 1804

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Here is a picture of Fort Jacques in Haiti. During the 2010 earthquake, Fort Jacques received some domages and funds have been allocated by ISPAN to restore the historic site.

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Here is a picture of one of the most Historic Sites in Haiti. Citadelle Laferriere was built under a decree by King Henry Christophe to be ready in case of an invasion of the Frence military. In 1804, Haiti took its independence from France has declared itself Free since that time

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Here is a picture of Fort Jacques in Haiti.

Fort Jacques is one of the most visites historic sites in Haiti. The fort was declared National Heritage on August 23, 1995.

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