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We are Jersey Heritage, our charity is dedicated to protecting Jersey’s unique culture and heritage
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We're open all year round so come and explore Jersey’s heritage and visit our landmark castles and museums
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Mont Orgueil Castle
A medieval castle with links to the English Crown and amazing views across to France.
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Elizabeth Castle
Visit a fortress just off the coast of Jersey to explore 400 years of history.
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Hamptonne Country Life Museum
A picturesque country farm estate from the 15th century sharing the story of Jersey’s rural life.
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Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry Gallery
An interactive adventure about Jersey’s seafaring history and the Occupation Tapestry Gallery tells the Island’s story during WW2.
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La Hougue Bie
A peaceful and ancient site where you can visit one of the oldest buildings in the world.
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Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House
In the heart of St Helier you’ll discover the story of Jersey
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What's on?
There’s always something new to discover, a new story to share or a memory to create, take a look at what’s on and be part of the Island story
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Neolithic Longhouse volunteers
Learn about the Neolithic Longhouse at La Hougue Bie
Field to Fork
Jersey has a rich heritage of farming and food, from the breeding of our famous Jersey cow to the growing of Jersey Royal potatoes.
Discover the Collections
Discover the incredible collections in our care and the fascinating stories behind them through a mix of talks, tours and rarely seen items.
Albert the Retired Gunner
Sit and chat with him in the Military Hospital at the Castle. Though physically limited, you’ll discover that he remains mentally sharp.
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The stories of Jersey
Learn a little more about our Island's heritage
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A century of surfing
Jersey was introduced to surfing by Islander Nigel Oxenden in the 1920s, find out how the sport developed in Jersey right up to modern day.
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Vraicking
February marks the start of the traditional vraicking season when Jersey farmers were permitted to cut vraic (seaweed) for fertiliser.
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Witch Trials in Jersey
The Channel Islands have been described as ‘proportionate to their size, the witch hunting capital of Atlantic Europe.’
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The German Occupation
A brief history of the German Occupation of Jersey, from 1 July 1940 to 9 May 1945
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Lillie Langtry
Every age has its own idea of beauty and in Lillie Langtry we have the epitome of a late 19th century "pinup".
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Claude Cahun and Jersey
Claude Cahun (1894-1954) was an artist, photographer and writer, best known today for surreal self-portrait photographs.
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When you join us as a Member, you’ll experience events, exhibitions and special days out at all of our heritage sites.
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Discover the Island's stories
Find out what makes our Island so special, read some of the heritage stories and discover our Island story.
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Start your family history research
Discover your story this year and start your family history research online or in-person at Jersey Archive.
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Historic places to visit for free
There's lots of free history and heritage to explore, here are some of our top picks
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Howard Davis Memorial Hall
Dedicated to the memory of Howard Davis who was killed at the Battle of the Somme in 1916 during the First World War.
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Signal Station
The Island’s only working signal station, displaying weather warnings and signals for special occasions.
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Dolmen de Faldouët
A free-to-access dolmen built around 6,000 years ago to align with the rising sun on the spring and autumn equinox.
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Research tools
Historic environment record (HER) for Jersey
An extensive online resource and research tool about the heritage of Jersey showcasing the Island’s rich diversity of archaeological sites, finds, historic buildings and landscapes.
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