Exploring Freetown: A Historic Place For New Beginnings

Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, has a distinctive history linked to the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. Founded in 1792 by British abolitionists and freed African Americans from Nova Scotia, it served as a settlement for formerly enslaved individuals. The city developed into a sanctuary for those fleeing slavery and functioned as a British naval base focused on suppressing the slave trade. | In Sierra Leone we Trust

The Cotton Tree, Freetown 🇸🇱 The Cotton Tree of Freetown was more than just a tree, it was the soul of a nation. For centuries, this towering kapok tree stood at the heart of the city, witnessing history long before Freetown was founded. In 1792, formerly enslaved Africans returned from Nova Scotia and gathered beneath its branches to pray and give thanks, marking the birth of what would become Sierra Leone’s capital. From independence celebrations to everyday life, the Cotton Tree became a po