Pitcairn's history and heritage is a fascinating journey through time from its stone age settlements,from its use as a stop over on the Polynesians eastward migration to Easter Island, to its discovery by Robert Pitcairn on HMS Swallow in July 1767.
 
The story of the mutineers of HMAV Bounty which led to the establishment of the Pitcairn community today still excites people of all ages and countries throughout the world.
 
Evidence of ancient settlements are still to be found on the Island and many of the current population can trace their roots back to the arrival of the Bounty in January in 1790.

For full details of Pitcairn's exciting history please visit www.government.pn and www.visitpitcairn.pn