Captain Leonard Parkinson
The Unconquered Leader
Captain Leonard Parkinson

The Unconquered People

"We are the Maroons. Bound by treaty, betrayed by ambition, but never defeated in spirit."

Explore the Legacy

A History Written in Blood and Fire

For over 40 years, we have meticulously researched the true story of the Trelawny Town Maroons. This is not the colonial history found in textbooks. This is the story of a free people who defied an empire.

From the rugged limestone cliffs of the Cockpit Country to the frozen shores of Nova Scotia and the coast of Sierra Leone, the Maroon journey is one of resilience, betrayal, and unyielding dignity.

1738

The Blood Treaty

Cudjoe secures peace and autonomy for the Maroons, signed in blood.

1795

The Second War

Sparked by a whipping, fueled by betrayal. The Maroons face the British Empire.

1796

The Exile

Betrayed by Governor Balcarres, 568 Maroons are deported to Nova Scotia.