Cap-Haitian History

Here is a picture of the great fire in Cap-Haitian in 1793.

The first colony to be established in the Americas was in 1492 by Christopher Columbus. He landed near the city and was met by millions of Arawak and Taino Indians. The Spanish settlers caused widespread genocide of the indigenous Indians, but the place was soon repopulated by African slaves. The African introduction gave way to the Haitian revolution, and the accepted starting point, a ceremony of Vodou spiritualism was performed in the area. This, and other pivotal happenings in and around Cap Haitian, led it to be considered as the birthplace of the revolution.

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The Historic City of Cap-Haitian in the 1920s. This city is one of the oldest cities in Haiti, with a long history. At one point, it was th Capital of the country

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In the historic city of Cap-Haitian, you will find streets that are very narrow. This picture demonstrate the homes, balconies so close to each other, it gives you the feeling that you can touch the next one. Also in some of the streets in Cap-Haitian, only one car can travel at the time

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Here is a picture of Former Haitian president Nord Alexis.

Pierre Nord Alexis was President of Haiti from 21 December 1902 to 2 December 1908.
He became president by leading troops loyal to him into the country's Chamber of Deputies and forcing the legislators to declare him president

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