Story of Salone
Story of Salone introduces visitors to Sierra Leone's story: its first peoples, the founding of Freetown, its heroes, its firsts, its national symbols, its tourism past and present, and the places where that history can still be seen.
Where historians or sources tell a story differently, Story of Salone sets out each account and its source, and leaves the reader to weigh them.
Based on Sierra Leone: An Authentic History of Pride by Tamba Lamin.
Did you know?
1827
Fourah Bay College: the first Western-style university in sub-Saharan Africa
More firsts- TimelineFrom the first peoples to today53
- FirstsRecords and achievements, as their sources describe them28
- HeroesFrom the early kingdoms to the Ebola frontline63
- National symbolsThe anthem, flag, coat of arms and pledge4
- Science and medicineFirsts in medicine, writing and innovation14
- Educated in Sierra LeoneLeaders trained in Freetown's schools and colleges20
- Heritage trailPlaces where the story can still be seen25
- Tourism then and nowFrom the beach-hotel years to today10
- Where accounts differWhere the sources tell it differently18
- SourcesThe numbered sources behind every entry153