The Infamous First Lady
The Rose Hall Great House is known as Jamaica’s greatest Great House and contains an engaging story. The Great House was constructed in the 1770’s by John Palmer and his wife. Later, their grandnephew John Rose Palmer, took up residence at the Great House and in 1820 married a beautiful yet feisty woman named Annee.
John had no knowledge that his new bride practiced “Black Magic” which in the end led to his death. As Annee reigned as mistress over the planation, she got rid of two more husbands and numerous lovers. The story of “The White Witch of Rose Hall” captures the interest and imagination of generations. There are even those persons who have claimed to have witness Annee going through the Great House. For many visitors a candle-lit evening tour is a must at the Great House.
Great House Tour
As individuals go on the tour they will hear stories of love, intrigue, murder and mysteries that the human mind cannot fathom. Many will experience hair raising as the tales appear as though it was real. Over the years many persons have reported witnessing the ghosts of Annee and her husbands. The tours also give history of one of Jamaica’s grandest great house which is now restored beautifully with decors and antiques of the 18th century.
You can’t end this supernatural experience without a visit to the dungeon. It has been transformed into a pub known as Annee’s Pub. There is a tale around the famous “Witches Brew.” It is a rum cocktail which is said to help banish ghosts or Black magic still lingering in the Great House.
The Estate
Rose Hall Estate is home to luxury hotels, restaurants, two championship golf coarses, luxury villas, a hospital and premium real estate.
“Surrounded by sparkling seas, green hillsides and sunny beaches, leisure choices are endless, and life in this Caribbean resort community is among the most desired in the West Indies. Whether you choose to tour our beautifully restored Plantation Great House, play a uniquely Rose Hall round of golf on one of our two championship golf courses, exchange wedding vows or build your dream home here with us – your Rose Hall experience will be your own unique Jamaican Masterpiece!” – Rose Hall Development Ltd.
