Discover Kelly Village

Kelly Village has two notable historical landmarks: St. David’s R.C. School, founded in 1952, and Holy Family Chapel, built above the school in 1983. The village’s history thus brings together education, religious life, and the specific needs of children in the village and its surrounding area. The wider destination of Tunapuna-Piarco also offers other distinct themes.

School and Worship in 1952

St. David’s R.C. School was founded in 1952 to meet the educational needs of children in Kelly Village and the surrounding areas. At that time, there was no Roman Catholic church in the village, so the school also served as a place of worship. The school’s founding story thus brings two purposes together in one place: education for children and a venue for religious services. This makes the year 1952 more than just a date; it anchors the school in a clearly defined local need. The founding purpose refers to both Kelly Village and the surrounding areas, giving the school’s history a clear geographic context.

Holy Family Chapel

Holy Family Chapel was built above St. David’s R.C. School in 1983 under the leadership of Father Reginald Hezekiah. This construction took place 31 years after the school was founded and marks a distinct chapter in the village’s history. The chapel in Kelly Village is a place for prayer, reflection, and community.

In the Wider Destination of Tunapuna-Piarco

Another regional focus is the history of Mount St. Benedict. Mount St. Benedict is home to Benedictine monks who settled there in 1912. Three monks from the Benedictine monastery of San Sebastien in Bahia, Brazil, came to the foothills of Trinidad’s Northern Range under the leadership of Abbot Dom Mayeul de Caigny. This regional historical site broadens the perspective beyond Kelly Village’s school and chapel history, while remaining a distinct focus within the wider destination.

Caura Valley: River and Nature

Caura Valley is also in the wider Tunapuna-Piarco area. It can be reached via Caura Royal Road, which branches off from the Eastern Main Road. Along the winding access road, visitors can picnic or swim in the clear waters of the Caura River. Pool Number 1 and Pool Number 2, at the abandoned pumping station, are described as popular spots for a “river lime.” This offers a nature-focused, active perspective on the wider destination alongside Kelly Village’s historical focus. If you plan to visit these places, check current road and water conditions beforehand.

When looking for a holiday rental, first decide on your preferred focus: the local school and chapel history in Kelly Village, or the wider destination of Tunapuna-Piarco’s other cultural and nature-focused attractions. This will help you tailor your search to the themes that matter most during your stay.

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