As we commemorate the 61st anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago's Independence, we recall the events that led up to Independence as well as the Independence Day celebration. Journey with us through the various historical documents and resources available at the National Archives of Trinidad and Tobago. Through our online Guide to Information Resources on Independence, visit our exhibition  "Road to Nationhood: From Crown Colony to Republicanism" and relive the first Independence Day through the speeches of our first Prime Minister, Dr. Eric Williams.  

Guide to Information Resources on Independence

Raising of the Trinidad and Tobago flag on Independence Day, 31 August 1962