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	Accompong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Accompong is a historical maroon village located in the hills of St. Elizabeth in Jamaica.
		It is named after Accompong, the younger brother of the Maroon leader, Cudjoe, who led the fight of the Western Maroons for freedom from the British colonialists who finally sued for peace in January of 1738.
		"Peace Cave" where the treaty granting the Maroons was signed is near Accompong Town, and ever since has been the site of a festival every January 6 to celebrate the signing of the treaty granting the Maroons autonomy, which is still respected even to this day.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Accompong (179 words)

	RootzView Jamaica Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Accompong, a sleepy little town of about 200 residents, is an ancient Maroon village high in the mountains of rural Northwestern Jamaica.
		Accompong is located in the Cockpit Country in Jamaica, a name given to the area by the British in the 17th century because it reminded them of the then-popular cock-fighting arenas, which were hot, humid and dangerous places.
		The Rastafarians remember that Accompong and Nanny preferred death instead of collusion with the British, and that they had to be pressured and coerced by the Leeward Maroons into eventually accepting what soon proved to be a bad deal with the English imperialists/colonialists.
	www.rootzreggae.com /StElizabeth.htm (808 words)

	The Accompong Town Maroons : Past and Present
		Accompong was a supply base for the Maroons during their war for freedom against the British from 1655 until the signing of the Peace Treaty between both parties on March 1st, 1739.
		The hero of Accompong was Kojo, who led its armies during those war years and never lost a battle.
		The highlight of the festivity is the reenactment of the war dances and Treaty Songs of the Accompong Maroons.
	www.folklife.si.edu /resources/maroon/educational_guide/63.htm (833 words)

	THE FABLESINGER
		Accompong welcomed the Shadow as a twin and strove to share with it and teach it all things, but the Shadow was not as Accompong.
		Accompong's thoughts were of high and noble things; the Shadow's of mean and ignoble concerns.
		Accompong loved the humans with a great love, calling them "my children." The Great Shadow, who in its own imperfect way had vied for Accompong's love, became consumed with jealousy of the humans and with hatred for Accompong.
	odin.prohosting.com /~night01/fablesinger.htm (1273 words)

	History of The Accompong Maroons - Jamaica Information
		Accompong Town is a relatively new settlement as the original village “Old Town” where Cudjoe is buried was abandoned in favor of higher ground when Accompong, his brother, took over leadership of the Maroons.
		In the 263 years since the Peace Treaty was signed, the Accompong Maroons have had only 1 unfortunate incidence of a capital crime requiring the intervention of a justice of the peace making this a truly remarkable place.
		The future of Accompong and its residents is in question.
	www.jamaicans.com /info/maroons.htm (1925 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner - Maroon Foundation set for Accompong - Thursday \| January 6, 2005
		PLANS ARE now being finalised for the establishment of a Maroon Foundation at Accompong in St. Elizabeth, as part of efforts to create sustainable development within the community.
		He said the leadership of the Accompong Maroons are desirous of embarking on a cultural awareness initiative, which will offer educational tours specifically designed for primary and high schools.
		The Accompong chief is hoping that tourism players, especially those interested in the history of Maroons, will seek to promote the area as a major tourist attraction.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20050106/western/western4.html (378 words)

	Go-Local Jamaica
		The Accompong Maroon settlement in St. Elizabeth was named after the founder of the town, Accompong, brother of the great Maroon leader Kojo.
		Accompong was officially founded in 1739 when land was ceded to the Maroons as one of the terms of the peace treaties with the English which ended the maroon wars.
		The village was built on the site of the camp chosen by Accompong from which he had raided the surrounding countryside.
	www.go-localjamaica.com /readarticle.php?ArticleID=174 (298 words)

	Accompong Maroons at odds over land - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Former Accompong colonel Meredie Rowe holding a placard in protest of Colonel Peddie's leadership on Thursday in Accompong, St Elizabeth.
		A young Accompong resident, Sheldon Wallace, agreed with Rowe saying Peddie is obstructionist and not good for the community.
		As for accountability for Accompong's funds, Currie said while the council has not met in five months, there is evidence of how the funds were spent.
	www.jamaicaobserver.com /news/html/20051223T190000-0500_95214_OBS_ACCOMPONG_MAROONS_AT_ODDS_OVER_LAND.asp (652 words)

	Accompong, Jamaica - Still Waters Cave
		The source of the stream in the cockpit is probably Accompong, judging by the topography.
		The plan was to visit Still Waters Cave, in the Accompong district, en route, to obtain a GPS position and have a look at whether hydrological conditions would allow us to get past the entrance sump.
		Before closing this report, it should be noted that the district of Accompong is beautiful, the people are friendly, and there is none of the tension that one feels in certain other districts of the island.
	www.jamaicancaves.org /still_waters_030822.htm (1710 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner - Accompong Maroons cry foul - Thursday \| June 29, 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		THE ACCOMPONG Town Maroons in St. Elizabeth are once again accusing the government of trying to steal their ancestral lands.
		Former Colonel and President of the Maroons Federal House of Assembly, Meredie Rowe, speaking at a press conference in Montego Bay on Tuesday, accused the government of sabotage and said that they were not forthright in their discussions on the issuing of Maroon lands for the proposed Cockpit Country Conservation project.
		STEA has also carried out some research in Accompong to inform the Cockpit Country Conservation programme now being developed, work that was similarly down in Albert Town.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20000629/News/News5.html (427 words)

	Cudjoe Day in “The Land Of Look Behind”- The Maroons in Jamaica
		After a somewhat secret ceremony attended by the descendants of the fierce Maroon warriors at Accompong’s grave site, the procession moves on to the Kindah Tree, a huge silk cotton tree, where on March 1, 1739 the Peace Treaty was signed ending the First Maroon War.
		But, when it lands in your hand, “WoooooWeee!” Whether it was to Panama to build a canal, to fight in the War of 1812 or World War II they went to build a future but always return home to celebrate their rich and proud heritage.
		Accompong Town is located in the wildest heights of the virtually unexplored Cockpit Country.
	www.jamaicans.com /tourist/maroon_cudjoe.htm (506 words)

	The Jamaica Star :: Identity struggle in 'Maroon' election ::
		Today, residents of Accompong will go to the polls to elect a leader, or "colonel," in one of the most contentious contests since rebel slaves founded the remote, semiautonomous settlement in 1739.
		The disputes -- ranging from a dubious voters' list to mudslinging by candidates -- have raised concerns that petty, modern-day politics is tainting traditional community respect in Accompong, a village of 2,000 where town meetings are still convened by blowing an ivory "abeng" horn passed down over generations.
		Today, Accompong residents pay no state taxes and claim immunity from Jamaica's justice system -- even though several members of the Maroon Council were jailed in 1986 for growing marijuana.
	www.jamaica-star.com /thestar/20040527/news/news4.html (429 words)

	Discover Jamaica - Highlight on Montego Bay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Accompong Maroons did not join their Trelawny Town brothers in the second, unsuccessful Maroon rebellion of 1795 and were rewarded with some of their land when the Trelawny Town Maroons were exiled or dispersed.
		Thus Accompong became the only Maroon settlement in western Jamaica and the Maroons there were granted additional lands in 1838.
		The population of Accompong is about 1000, the tradition that only Maroons are allowed in the village has softened over the years and the office of Colonel is largely ceremonial.
	www.discoverjamaica.com /gleaner/discover/tour_ja/tour9.htm (1878 words)

	Accompong Maroons Get New Audio Visual Equipment - Jamaica Information Service
		Colonel Peddie pointed out that for Accompong to continue one had to be very careful that young people in the village were constantly reminded of their past.
		The Maroon Colonel stated that his vision was for Accompong to be one of Jamaica's premier tourist attractions.
		Minister Gehrer, in her remarks, said that the gift was a direct result of the very friendly ties that had been established between Accompong and other visiting Austrian nationals.
	www.jis.gov.jm /education/html/20040209T090000-0500_1688_JIS_ACCOMPONG_MAROONS_GET_NEW_AUDIO_VISUAL_EQUIPMENT.asp (733 words)

	Cockpit Country - the uncharted and impenetrable hills of Jamaica
		The road to Accompong is narrow, winding and full of holes.
		From Accompong, there is a two hour hike to see the Peace Cave where Cudjoe, their Ashanti leader, signed the treaty with the British.
		A few days notice of your visit is highly recommended if you want to hike into the Cockpits or even if you just want to sample some of their ‘jerk’ dishes.
	www.great-adventures.com /destinations/jamaica/cockpit.html (928 words)

	Accompong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Accompong is an ancient Maroon village high in the mountains of rural Jamaica.
		Students from Accompong All-Age School joined other parish students, teachers, parents, and H.E.A.R.T. staff for a day of information and celebration.
		Below are photos of some of the teachers, citizens, and daily scenes at Accompong.
	www.funspot.net /joy/pong (200 words)

	rastafaritoday.com:: voices\| MAROON LIVITY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Accompong is nestled in the hills of St. Elizabeth where the air is pure and refreshing.
		The town was founded as a supply town to Kojo Town (Trelawny Town) and ruled by the man named Accompong, a brother of the western leader, Kojo.
		It is the highlight of Accompong Maroon culture.
	www.rastafaritoday.com /livity/maroon01.html (2303 words)

	Accompong Accommodation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Accompong is the only Maroon village which has retained its original name and was founded in 1739, just after the First Maroon War.
		The photo on the right shows a group of Maroons including Colonel Peddie under the "Kindah Tree" (loosely translated as "family tree").
		Accommodation in the Maroon community at Accompong is available at Mystic Pass Villas.
	www.cockpitcountry.com /old/Accompong.html (73 words)

	Accompong Maroons get help from Austrians - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
		The Accompong Maroons performing a ritual march during this year's celebrations in St Elizabeth.
		Accompong, St Elizabeth - Visiting Austrian federal minister for education, science and arts, Helen Gehrer, has donated a brand new big-screen TV/VCR set, valued at over $100,000, to the Accompong Maroon Council in St Elizabeth.
		His vision, he added, was for Accompong to be one of Jamaica's premier tourist attractions.
	www.jamaicaobserver.com /news/html/20040211T210000-0500_55621_OBS_ACCOMPONG_MAROONS_GET_HELP_FROM_AUSTRIANS.asp (582 words)

	The Jamaica Star :: MAKYN THE NEWS.......in Accompong ::
		My first impression of this seemingly hardly inhabited village is that it is quiet but to my surprise after just a few minutes in the area, the streets were almost filled with curious people.
		We met a few more villagers coming from the Accompong Cemetery which they had just finished giving a face lift, organised by the community youth club.
		I met Richard Kuhn, an American who has fallen in love with Accompong and wants to turn a section of the village into a camp ground and guest house.
	www.jamaica-star.com /thestar/20050829/features/features2.html (279 words)

	Aschenbrenner/Katherine Dunham. Chapter 4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In choosing Accompong for her first entry into Caribbean society, Dunham was unquestionably plunging into a preserve of African cultural origins in a move that anticipated her venture into the challenging regions of the religious life of Haitian peasants.
		Her concern about falling short of her goals in Accompong suggested that she felt the journey was a trial effort for her work in the West Indies.
		She discovered that the people of Accompong danced for the sheer perfection of artistry; the old women were the most favored because they were the most accomplished.
	www.press.uillinois.edu /epub/books/aschenbrenner/ch4.html (9966 words)

	JAMAICA - A premier caribbean travel destination featuring the resort areas of Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, ...
		This celebration commemorates the birthday of Captain Cudjoe, a Maroon warrior, who defeated the English army and later brokered a peace treaty with the British in 1738, which guaranteed them freedom and significant land holdings.
		Included in this historic treaty are the founding principles that, to this day, govern the day-to-day activities of the people of Accompong, a nation within a nation.
		Visiting Maroons from several Maroon villages across the island and visitors from as far as Japan, China and Germany are also expected to attend.
	www.visitjamaica.com /planning_your_trip/events_heritage_festivals_general.aspx?guid=de9d2f41-ff48-4674-be7b-be3070afee4a (230 words)

	Hospitality Jamaica :: Cancun's business coming to Ja
		SOME ACCOMPONG Maroons in St Elizabeth are objecting to what they say is a proposal being made by Florida-based investors Hal Brooke and Associates to construct a casino and a 400-room hotel on 50 acres of land in the community.
		But head of the Accompong Maroons, Colonel Sydney Peddie has defended the idea of the development, and denied that the proposal by the developers is for a casino.
		He said the developers met with the entire community, yet some Maroons who were present still don't understand what the situation is. He admitted that he was considering the proposal.
	hospitalityjamaica.com /20060111/news1.html (606 words)

	African American Folklore Class Project
		In turn, they had to promise to recapture and return all runaway slaves and help the government in the event of an invasion.
		The land ceded to the Maroons was around Flagstaff in Trelawny and was named Trelawny Town, and at Accompong in St. Elizabeth.
		Accompong remains Maroon territory to this day, but after the Second Maroon War, the Trelawny Town land was taken away and most of the male Maroons exiled to Canada and then to Africa.
	www.bowensweb.com /bob/people.htm (481 words)

	schleicher in jamaica
		He lives in Treasure Beach, the nearest coastline to Accompong, which is convenient because Nate and I became good friends all the way back during training last summer.
		I wanted a frame of reference for Accompong; I have so many crazy experiences there but I never have an American to share them with and I often feel like the humor is lost because there's no one to share it with.
		But the first night we were going to a beauty pageant (Miss Accompong 2006) for the girls at the Accompong Junior High School and I didn't think it would be appropriate to indulge before we went to hang out with my students.
	schleicher.blogspot.com (7200 words)

	(Accompong) Maroon Autonomy in Jamaica - Assata Speaks - Hands Off Assata - Let's Get Free - Revolutionary - ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		During the 1980s, the leadership of the Leeward Maroons began to step up the rhetoric of self-determination, often referring to the community of Accompong in public statements as a sovereign state.
		In the face of increasingly constricted local economic opportunities and the growing problem of population loss through out-migration, cultural tourism has come to be viewed by many Maroons as an appealing alternative.
		Plans for a new national park or biodiversity reserve in the Cockpit Country, an area originally occupied by the ancestors of the Accompong Maroons, have for the first time raised the possibility of formal, internationally-monitored discussions between Maroons and the Jamaican government over the question of land.
	www.assatashakur.org /forum/showthread.php?t=9366 (3398 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Colonel of the Accompong Maroons, Sydney Peddy, says all is in place for the staging of the 267th anniversary celebrations of the signing of the peace treaty between the British and the Maroons.
		Colonel Peddy says the Accompong Maroon Council is moving to eliminate the free market type activities which usually take place during the celebrations.
		He says beginning this year, more emphasis will be placed on displaying craft and other cultural items indigenous to the maroons as this is what the whole celebration is all about.
	radiojamaica.com /news/story.php?category=2&story=22185 (288 words)

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