Some Outstanding Events in the History of Ghana

Portuguese Build Fort Sao Jorge d’Elmina (1482)
The Portuguese establish Fort Sao Jorge d’Elmina, the first major European castle on the Gold Coast.

First English Traders Arrive on the Gold Coast (1533)
The first English traders arrive on the Gold Coast to begin trade relations

Dutch soldiers attacking Portuguese positions along the Gold Coast in 1642.
The Dutch seize control of Portuguese territories on the Gold Coast.

Rise of the Ashanti Kingdom Under Osei Tutu (1697)
Osei Tutu begins his reign and lays the foundation of the Ashanti Empire.

Reverend Thomas Thompson Arrives in Cape Coast (1752)
Reverend Thomas Thompson arrives at Cape Coast as an early Christian missionary

British Crown Takes Over Gold Coast Settlements (1827)
The British Crown officially assumes control of Gold Coast settlements.

Gold Coast Settlements Returned to London Merchants (1830)
Control of the Gold Coast settlements is handed back to London merchants.











































