We’ve been making changes at The Rum Story to make it more thought-provoking, engaging and accessible, and to improve how we tell histories of rum, the Jeffersons, Whitehaven and enslavement. We want to tell the complete story and ensure that histories, people and voices that have been erased and ignored in the past are heard. There are:
- Improved sections about enslavement, Africa and Antigua
- New hands-on activities and films across all floors
- A working kinetic clock in the courtyard – restored after more than 10 years’ not working
- New artworks exploring community, nature, freedom and more
- Space to sit, read and reflect on your visit
Plus, there’s still loads to do for free, like:
- Explore the Georgian office featured in the “Miss Potter” film
- Marvel at the huge kinetic clock that springs into life every 30 minutes and shows how Jefferson’s Rum was made
- Watch historical characters come to life and speak to you as if they’ve stepped out of the past
- Browse our two shops, selling rum, spirits, local products, gifts and toys
Why not stop by and let us know what you think? We’d love to see you and hear your feedback. You can also really help encourage more people to visit by leaving a review on Trip Advisor.
