The Corn Islands Virtual Library

Historical Archives of Great Corn Island and Little Corn Island, Caribbean Nicaragua. Visit our other sites:

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Coconut bread is part of the daily life of the Corn Islanders. Whether enjoyed with coffee or simply with butter and a cup of tea in the evening. Learn how to make this traditional baked good by clicking the link below:

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Visit our websites to explore a rich collection of books, articles, maps, exhibitions, and much more about the Corn Islands, Nicaragua.

Virtual Library: https://t.co/PfMqpK9ZC8

Virtual Museum: https://t.co/kvfyuPblSH

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One of the legends passed down by our ancestors tells of a coffin that glided silently through the night in the sector of Coplin, which many believe is connected to the spirits of shipwreck victims.

Read the legend here: https://t.co/4Mhb4xdjHW

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The Corn Islands Virtual Library extends its heartfelt condolences on the passing of Rev. Fr. Allan Taylor.

His dedication to the community and contribution to preserving the history and heritage of the Corn Islands will be remembered with gratitude.

RIP, Rev. Fr. Allan Taylor.

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Wishing the mums of the Corn Islands and all Nicaraguans mums a Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for everything you do 🌹

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Explore our collection of books, magazines, and other relevant documents about the Corn Islands and the Caribbean, all available online in our library. Click here: https://t.co/6JOi3bKiMp

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Oral history suggests that Maypole was first danced on the Corn Islands atop Mount Pleasant Hill by enslaved Africans during the period of British settlement on the islands.

Read more: https://t.co/OjSYkwx7NI

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Visit our websites to explore a rich collection of books, articles, maps, exhibitions, and much more about the Corn Islands, Nicaragua.

📚 Virtual Library: https://t.co/PfMqpK9ZC8

🏝️ Virtual Museum: https://t.co/kvfyuPblSH

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Explore our online collection of maps and navigation charts of the Corn Islands and the Caribbean coast, with more additions coming soon.

Visit our website for access to these resources: https://t.co/CJZTNTjuV9

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May 1 marks three years since the launch of The Corn Islands Virtual Library website and social media platforms, a significant milestone following the project’s foundation on 19 August 2021.

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125 years ago, on 1 May 1901, Saint James Episcopal Church was founded on Great Corn Island. Read a historical overview here: https://t.co/A6U8W2F6PF

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Discover the historical dates, commemorations, feasts, and holidays celebrated on Great Corn Island and Little Corn Island, Nicaragua: https://t.co/4rS4B0NrPZ

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A glimpse into the 1950s—this postcard captures Great Corn Island's Wharf, known today as the Municipal Wharf.

Learn more about the history and culture of the Corn Islands, Nicaragua, at https://t.co/PfMqpK9rMA and https://t.co/kvfyuPaO39

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At Woula Point, Great Corn Island, four headless pirates gather each night, guarding a treasure no one has ever claimed. Some tried to steal it. Others challenged them to a game. None returned victorious.

Think you would win?

Read more: https://t.co/9KwCBNUvEP

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The Corn Islands’ local team is currently in Waspam, representing the islands in the 75th Nicaraguan Caribbean Baseball Series.

Read about the islands' participation in the series: https://t.co/FTQALzdEj5

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68 years ago, on 8 April 1958, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church was officially inaugurated on Great Corn Island, at Mosquito Point, also known as Padre Point, in Brig Bay.

Read a historical briefing here: https://t.co/lfRV2r5aiA

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Happy Corn Island Picnic Day!

Read about this day here: https://t.co/YmNfcd1cCt

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Happy April!

Today is Tom Fool’s Day, also known as April Fool’s Day in the English-speaking world.

It’s common for people born on this day to be nicknamed “Tommie.”

Read about this day in the Caribbean and on our islands: https://t.co/PyW50ECBbm

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Holy Week and the beginning of Easter are a time of religious observance, as well as traditions that blend faith with local customs and beliefs.

Read about the traditions on our islands during this time of year: https://t.co/7PTkuFirzq

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62 years ago, on the night of the 25th of March 1964, Norco —a steamship passing between Great Corn Island and Little Corn Island— crashed into Sally Peachie's coral reef.