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The White House

A salt merchant's house on Salt Cay, built of Bermudian stone in the 1830s.

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WhereSalt Cay
Nearest cityGrand Turk
Best seasonDecember to April
Time to allowAn hour
Getting thereAt Balfour Town on Salt Cay; walking distance in the town
EntryVisits by arrangement

The White House at Balfour Town on Salt Cay was built in the 1830s by the Harriott family, salt merchants, from Bermudian stone brought over as ballast, and it is the best preserved building on the island: two storeys with a wide veranda, shuttered windows and the family's furniture and papers still in it. Salt was stored on the ground floor and the family lived above.

What you actually see

  • The Bermudian stone - the material brought over as ship's ballast.
  • The veranda - the wide covered front of the house.
  • The stored salt floor - the ground level used for the trade.
  • The family contents - the furniture and papers still in place.

When to go

December to April is the season. Visits must be arranged and are not on fixed hours. Many things on Salt Cay close in the low season.

Honest expectations

The house is private and visits must be arranged in advance; it is not a museum with opening hours. Getting to Salt Cay depends on ferries and small flights. It is a short visit.

Nearby

Balfour Town is around it, and the salt pans are alongside.

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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.

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