19th century Spanish fortification, restored by Institute of Puerto Rican Culture 1991; archaeologica, historic and art exhibits; Vieques/PR focus; museum also houses Vieques Historic Archives; coordinate academic, student other group visits interested in Vieques history and struggles for justice and peace

Exhibits

Archaeological material from Vieques and the main island of Puerto Rico; history: Taino indígenous resistence to Spanish conquest; sugar industry, African slavery; US military presence 1940-2003 and Vieques struggle for justice and peace that ended bombing practices and Navy presence 1 May 2003; architecture; books; historic archives

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