1780s
1780s – Pedro’s construction begins; William Eden builds the Great House for family and community gatherings on Grand Cayman’s southern coast.
1823
Pedro becomes a central gathering hub, hosting leaders’ meetings on crucial community matters in the Caymans.
1831
Pedro sees Cayman’s first elected legislature established, marketing a democratic milestone for the islands.
1835
British Emancipation Act proclaimed from Pedro, freeing enslaved individuals and advancing Caymanian social history.
1877
Hurricane damages Pedro, leading to repairs, but it subsequently falls into disrepair over time.
1910
Various families reside at Pedro, but lack of maintenance accelerates its decline and isolation.
1920
Fire damages Pedro’s interior, worsening its dilapidation and making parts unusable.
1960
Owner Thomas Hubbell remodels Pedro, calling it a haunted castle and claiming pirate ties.
1970s-1980s
Restoration efforts begin, valuing Pedro’s historical, architectural, and cultural significance.
1989
Another fire renews government and preservation advocates’ determination to restore Pedro.
1991
Government launches restoration to replicate Pedro’s original 18th-century design and integrity.
1996
Pedro reopens as a restored historic site and museum, offering insight into Cayman’s heritage.
1999
Pedro hosts the first National Heroes Day, becoming a venue for national celebrations.
2003
Pedro commemorates the 168th Emancipation anniversary, emphasizing its historical role.
2011
Constitution Day at Pedro marks 50 years since Cayman’s first constitution, with reenactments.
2020s- Present
Pedro hosts Heroes Day, Constitution Day, and cultural events, strengthening its heritage legacy.