Timeline of Antigua and Barbuda

Chronology

14 events spanning the history of Antigua and Barbuda. BCE/CE dating.

1. 35

   Occupation of island by Arawak Indians.

   Occupation of island by Arawak Indians.

2. 1100

   Overthrow of the island by Carib Indians.

   Overthrow of the island by Carib Indians.

3. 1493

   Discovered by Christopher Columbus.

   Discovered by Christopher Columbus.

4. 1632

   Antigua claimed for Great Britain.

   Antigua claimed for Great Britain.

5. 1667

   Treaty of Breda

   France formally ends its claim to Antigua in accordance with the Treaty of Breda.

6. 1674

   sugar plantation in Antigua

   Christopher Codrington, a sugar planter from Barbados, sets up a sugar plantation in Antigua.

7. 1685

   Codrington leases the island of Barbuda from the British crown

   Codrington leases the island of Barbuda from the British crown; African slaves imported to grow first tobacco and then sugarcane on plantations.

8. 1834

   Slavery abolished.

   Slavery abolished.

9. 1834

   Slaves of Antigua emancipated.

   Slaves of Antigua emancipated.

10. 1860

    Barbuda reverts to the British crown.

    Barbuda reverts to the British crown.