While most travelers come to Antigua for its 365 beaches, the island is also a treasure trove of Caribbean history. Claimed as an English colony in 1667, Antigua became a critical naval hub and a center for sugar production. Today, remnants of this complex and often brutal past—including naval forts, sugar mills, and colonial architecture—are beautifully preserved across the island. For travelers who want to dive deeper into the island's past, we have rounded up the top 7 bes