The Corn Islands Virtual Library

Explore our collection of books, magazines, and other relevant documents about the Corn Islands and the Caribbean, all available online in our library. Click here: https://www.cornislandslibrary.org/p/documents.html

Oral history suggests that Maypole was first danced on the Corn Islands atop Mount Pleasant Hill by enslaved Africans during the period of British settlement on the islands. The celebration took place around a large tree with yellow flowers and blended African cultural heritage with adaptations of the European Maypole traditions observed throughout the Caribbean at the time.

Read more: https://www.cornislandslibrary.org/2026/05/the-corn-islands-first-maypole.html

Visit our websites to explore a rich collection of books, articles, maps, exhibitions, and much more about the Corn Islands, Nicaragua.

📚 Virtual Library: www.cornislandslibrary.org

🏝️ Virtual Museum: www.cornislandsmuseum.org

Explore our online collection of maps and navigation charts of the Corn Islands and the Caribbean coast, with more additions coming soon.

Visit our website for access to these resources: https://www.cornislandslibrary.org/p/maps.html

125 years ago, on 1 May 1901, Saint James Episcopal Church was founded on Great Corn Island. Read a historical overview here: https://www.cornislandslibrary.org/2023/04/brief-historical-review-of-episcopal.html

Discover the historical dates, commemorations, feasts, and holidays celebrated on Great Corn Island and Little Corn Island, Nicaragua: https://www.cornislandslibrary.org/p/dates.html

A glimpse into the 1950s—this postcard captures Great Corn Island's Wharf, known today as the Municipal Wharf. In the distance, Woula Point rises along the horizon.

Learn more about the history and culture of the Corn Islands, Nicaragua, at www.cornislandslibrary.org and www.cornislandsmuseum.org

At Woula Point, Great Corn Island, four headless pirates gather each night, guarding a treasure no one has ever claimed. Some tried to steal it. Others challenged them to a game. None returned victorious.

Think you would win?

Read more: https://www.cornislandslibrary.org/2023/05/corn-islands-legend-headless-pirates.html

The Corn Islands’ local team is currently in Waspam, representing the islands in the 75th Nicaraguan Caribbean Baseball Series.

Since the beginning of the series, the islands have secured a total of 10 championship titles, and in recent years have maintained an outstanding record, remaining undefeated for five consecutive tournaments.

This achievement reflects the discipline, commitment, and enduring baseball tradition of the Corn Islands.

Read about the islands' participation in the series: https://www.cornislandslibrary.org/2023/04/corn-island-in-caribbean-baseball.html