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18-457: The first permanent European settlements on Saba began in the 1640s. By the 1860s, Windwardside was one of 7 main districts on the island, with The Bottom , St. John's , Booby Hill, Hell's Gate , Mary's Point (Palmetto Point), and Middle Island. The Windwardside district had its own elected head, as did the other six districts. In 1860, the St. Paul's Conversion Church, Saba was built on the grounds of

36-537: A 100-year old organ harmonium . Also on display are photographs and documents, as well as Amerindian artifacts from archaeological sites on the island. The museum grounds feature tropical vegetation and a children's play area. The Mt. Scenery Trail, Saba's most popular hiking trail, begins in Windwardside. The trailhead is located on the road just outside Windwardside, across from the Trail Shop. The trail

54-486: A hill (Booby Hill). The saddle's elevation is about 1,400 ft (427 m) above sea level. Some Windwardside homes are located up the mountainside of village. Many homes are located up the hillside of the village, on Booby Hill and an area of Booby Hill called The Level. The elevation of The Level is about 1,584 feet (483 m) above sea level. The Mas Cojones Hill is also a scenic tourist destination. Windwardside has several hotels and inns which serve mostly tourists who come to

72-584: A library, the Queen's Hotel resort, and various shops, restaurants, and bars. The Bottom is also the location of the Saba University School of Medicine . The city also has the smallest Cruyff Court in the world As capital of the island, The Bottom hosts a number of events throughout the year. During the summer, the island's Carnival celebration (called Saba Carnival or Saba Summer Festival) takes place. Usually in late July, Saba Carnival

90-553: Is a strenuous out-and-back trail, which goes up to Mt. Scenery's summit and back, and takes about 90 minutes each way. The Bottom The Bottom (formerly Botte ) is the capital and largest town of the island of Saba , the Caribbean Netherlands . It is the first stop on the way from Saba's Port in Fort Bay towards the rest of the island. In 2001, it had 462 inhabitants of the total 1,349 islanders. It

108-605: Is a weeklong festival that includes live music, food, dancing, games, and parades. Carnival Village, where the majority of the events take place, is located in The Bottom. Each night during the week, there is live music at Carnival Village. The jourvert parade (very early Saturday morning) begins in Windwardside and ends in The Bottom. The Grand Parade and the Second Parade take place in The Bottom on Saturday and Sunday. Locals and tourists congregate in The Bottom for

126-481: Is an English corruption of this name. After the Dutch settlers, Irish, English, and Scottish settlers followed, along with enslaved Africans, and the main language of the island's villages became English. By the 1860s, The Bottom was one of 7 main districts, with St. John's , Windwardside , Booby Hill, Mary's Point (Palmetto Point), Hell's Gate , and Middle Island. The Bottom district had its own elected head, as did

144-410: Is the administrative center of Saba. The first European settlements occurred around 1640, by colonists from Zeeland . After a landslide destroyed their original settlement, these settlers established a village in The Bottom. The original name of the village was De Botte , old Dutch for "The Bowl", referring to its geographical position in a valley surrounded by the various mountains. "The Bottom"

162-541: Is the location of many trailheads. [REDACTED] Media related to The Bottom at Wikimedia Commons Sacred Heart Church, Saba The Sacred Heart Church ( Dutch : Heilige Hart Kerk ) is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located in the town of The Bottom , capital of the Caribbean island of Saba a dependent territory that has the status of special municipality of

180-797: The Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean Sea or sea of the Antilles. It was founded in 1877 as a community being formally dedicated on 19 March 1935 by the priest Norbertus Groen. Follow the Roman or Latin rite and depends on the Catholic Diocese of Willemstad based on the island of Curacao . This is one of the three Catholic churches located on the island, the others being the It

198-415: The church is still operational today. In 1923, Queen Wilhemina Library opened in The Bottom; the library is still operational today. Saba's first movie theater opened in 1953, and its second in 1964. In the early- to mid- 20th century, there was extensive emigration from Saba, and The Bottom's population was cut almost in half. By 1972, the population of The Bottom had decreased to 341 inhabitants. In

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216-511: The former quarantine station in Windwardside. In 1865, the population of Windwardside was 573 inhabitants. Throughout the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries, most men in Windwardside engaged in farming or fishing. Most women engaged in domestic work in the home, as well as local drawn thread work known as Saba Lace . By 1900, Windwardside was one of four main villages on Saba, along with The Bottom, St. John's, and Hell's Gate. The early- to mid- 1900s saw extensive emigration from Saba. In 1972,

234-441: The island to dive and enjoy Saba's nature. There are multiple grocery stores, restaurants, gift shops, and a dive shop located there as well. The Harry L. Johnson Museum is located in Windwardside. The museum is located inside an authentic 19th-century Saban cottage, with few changes having been made to the original cottage. Inside, visitors can view 19th and early 20th-century furniture, linens, china , nautical instruments , and

252-417: The mid- to late- 20th century, there was economic development on Saba, and especially in The Bottom and Windwardside. The first supermarket opened in The Bottom in 1964. In 1992, the Saba University School of Medicine opened in The Bottom. In 2001, the population of Windwardside was 462 inhabitants. The Bottom is home to the government offices, a hospital , a nursing home , a sports field, three churches,

270-411: The other districts. In 1865, the population of The Bottom was 616 inhabitants. In 1877, construction of Sacred Heart Catholic Church began in The Bottom; the church is still operational today, although the building was replaced in 1909 and again in 1934. Throughout the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries, most men in The Bottom engaged in farming or fishing. They also engaged in shipbuilding, which

288-608: The parades, which include energetic music, colorful floats , and troupes wearing colorful costumes. Another event held in The Bottom is Saba Day . This is the celebratory national day of the island, when all offices, schools and businesses are closed. The islanders honour their diversity and culture through various activities, performances and parades. The Bottom hosts a concert at the sports field, where local (and neighbouring) Caribbean artists come to perform. There are fishing competitions at sea, drawing competitions for children, dance performances, cookouts, and more. The Bottom

306-410: The population of Windwardside had decreased to 302 inhabitants. In the late 20th century, Windwardside began expanding. The Tourism Office opened in Windwardside along with restaurants, grocery stores, a bank, a post office, hotels, and gift shops. In 2001, the population of Windwardside was 418 inhabitants. Most of Windwardside is located in a saddle between a dormant volcano ( Mount Scenery ) and

324-520: Was one of Saba's industries in the 19th century. Most women engaged in domestic work in the home, as well as hatmaking and local drawn thread work known as Saba Lace . By 1900, The Bottom was one of four main villages on Saba, along with St. John's, Windwardside, and Hell's Gate. In 1909, a navigation school opened in The Bottom; it operated until 1922. In 1919, construction began on the Weselyan Holiness Church in The Bottom;

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