Travel to Haiti Virtually - Explore Haiti From Home

The next time you visit the Haitian monument in Franklin Square in Savannah, Georgia, pay close attention. The hatless drummer boy in the monument represents Henri Christophe, the future king of Haiti, who was just 12 when he served in Savannah.

Henri Christophe, a pivotal figure in Haitian history, began his remarkable journey at a young age during the American Revolutionary War. Born in 1767 in Grenada, Christophe later became a key leader in Haiti's fight for independence.

At just 12 years old, he joined the French forces as a drummer boy in Savannah, Georgia, during the Siege of Savannah in 1779. This early exposure to military life and conflict shaped his future as a military leader and statesman.

Christophe would later play a crucial role in Haiti's independence from French colonial rule and was crowned King Henri I of Haiti in 1811.

His legacy remains deeply woven into Haiti's history as a symbol of resilience and leadership during turbulent times.

See a full picture of the Haitian monument in Franklin Square Savannah GA and learn more about it here: Haitian Monument in Franklin Square, Savannah Georgia

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The Haitian Monument in Franklin Square in Savannah, Georgia, stands as a tribute to the remarkable contribution of Haitian soldiers during the U.S. Revolutionary War.

The four bronze soldiers atop the monument's granite base represent the service and sacrifice of the Chasseurs Volontaires de Saint-Domingue, the 500-man Haitian unit that fought in the battle that decided the Siege of Savannah on October 9th, 1779.

These brave men, recruited from Haiti, formed the largest unit of African descent in the war effort, embodying courage and determination in the fight for American independence.

Their unwavering commitment and sacrifice are commemorated in this monument, serving as a poignant reminder of Haiti's significant role in shaping history.

The Haitian Monument in Franklin Square, Savannah, Georgia, stands not only as a symbol of gratitude but also as a testament to the enduring spirit of cooperation and unity between nations striving for freedom and justice.

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Here is photo of Haitian actor and filmmaker Raynald Delerme aka Baba enjoying some delicious fritay at Raymond Les Bains, Cayes Jacmel Haiti.

Plage Raymonds Les Baisn is a popular tourist destination when visiting the city of Jacmel Haiti.

When you go to to Raymond Les Bains, make sure you eat some poisson fris ak bannan peze (Fried Fish and plantains).

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Look at this photo... Ancien pont de thomonde, Thomonde Haiti.

This is the old Thomonde iron bridge over the thomonde river in central Haiti, built back in the days before Haiti's National Highway #3 (Route Natinale 3) was paved.

Although a new bridge was built, this old bridge is still left standing. we believe it is still in use by pedestrians and people on horseback.

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Look at this photo, Thomonde Bridge, Route Nationale No 3, Thomonde Haiti

Haiti's Road Network - Highways and Bridges

Haiti has eight highways numbered 1 through 8. This is Highway #3 or Route Nationale 3 (RN-3).

When Haiti's national Highway #3 was paved, a new bridge was build over the Thomonde river (Rivière Thomonde) in central, Haiti.

Sitting right next to the new bridge is the old thomonde iron bridge from the old dirt Rd.

You can see a better picture of the old Thomonde iron bridge here.

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Hotel Mont Joli is a beautiful Hotel located in Cap Haitien in Don't you agree.

How far is Hotel Mont Joli from the Airport?

Hotel Mont Joli is only 6 kilometer from Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP) and Mont Joli Hotel is 10 minutes drive from the Cap-Haitien downtown area.

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Bennedict Mathurin is a Haitian-Canadian professional basketball, he started playing in the NBA in 2022 when he joined the Indiana Pacers.

Bennedict Mathurin was drafted in the NBA in 2022 (Round: 1 / Pick: 6). he played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats.

Wanna know how many Haitians are in the NBA? Check out the List of Haitians in the NBA.

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Jocelyn Borgella was the first Haitian football player ever who was drafted and played a game in the National Football League - NFL.

Borgella played for the Detroit Lions.

This picture is the actual NFL Football Card for Jocelyn Borgella, 1995 Pacific.

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Here is a photo of the first baptiste church of Hinche, Premiere Eglise Evangelique Baptiste de Hinche founded by Rev pastor Neptune Daniel.

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Somewhere in Haiti, Kabrit la sou dife... We have just started cooking the goat meat, and the chef is putting the final touches. LOL...

This is how you cook goat meat Haitian backyard party style: Find a big chodyè, dump the entire goat meat in there, throw in the ingredients, some plantains, some rhum Barbancourt and voila!

Goat (kabrit) and Guinea fowl (pintade) are two favorites dishes of the people in the Plateau Central department of Haiti.

Whenever you're in Hinche, be sure to enjoy some boiled kabrit or pintade. you will love it.

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