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Wyannie Malone Museum

Local museum·Hope Town · Elbow Cay, Abaco

Hope Town’s founding mother

About Wyannie Malone Museum

Hope Town was co-founded in 1785 by Wyannie Malone, a widow from South Carolina who came with her four children after the American Revolution. The museum named after her keeps the settlement’s memorabilia, artefacts, photographs and documents.

Why it's on our list

  • Founded 1785
  • Loyalist history
  • Hope Town

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Wyannie Malone Museum before you go.

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