February
24, 2007
Upcoming Events
June 24th -HNGD Fashion Show
August 18th - L'Ajoupa
May
1, 2003
Haitian History
In 1492 Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain in search
for a new route to India. After months of a tumultuous voyage,
his quest landed him in a new world and in December 5, 1492
he discovers the island named Ayiti, Kiskeya or Bohio by
the various indigenous inhabitants.
Columbus claimed the territories in the name of Spain and
called the island Hispaniola.
Soon, the Spaniards realized that they were in the middle
of a gold mine, literally. They began the systematic slaughter
of the Indians in order to steal their riches, and quickly
enslaved the survivors.
Word spread out fast and soon the British and the French
followed. read more..
