The Montego Bay Cultural Centre played a significant role in the Emancipation fight here in Jamaica. The building, which has been in existence since 1803, was first used as a Courthouse. The building hosted many trials for enslaved Africans and also hosted many ballroom events for the whites during the period of slavery.
Enslaved Africans including National Hero Samuel Sharpe were tried in this very monumental building which stands tall in Montego Bay.Following the massive Christmas Rebellion, full freedom came August 1, 1938, and the Emancipation Act was read from the balconies of the Montego Bay Cultural Centre.
Montego Bay Cultural Centre 