A ceremonial micronation project — not a government website. What this means

A cultural and ceremonial projectThe Davis Islands celebrates British maritime tradition, the heritage of the Bronx and coastal conservation. All titles and offices are honorary.

No claim of sovereigntyThe islands are public parkland in New York City. This project is not a sovereign state, government agency or British Overseas Territory, and is not affiliated with the British Crown or NYC Parks.

The Davis Islands Ceremonial Commonwealth
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Aerial view of Orchard Beach curving along the blue water of Pelham Bay near the Chimney Sweeps Islands, with Long Island Sound beyond Photo: Bebo2good1, CC BY-SA 4.0
Pelham Bay · The Bronx · New York

Welcome to the Davis Islands

A British-Inspired Ceremonial Island Commonwealth in Long Island Sound

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Coat of arms of the Davis Islands

MARI · URBE · LIBERTAS

By Sea · By City · By Liberty

One of the Chimney Sweeps islets: white-streaked granite rising from dark water under a pale sky
One of the two islets, seen from the water.
About the islands

Two rocky islands at the edge of the Bronx

Situated in the waters of Pelham Bay, off the coast of the Bronx, New York, the Davis Islands are a ceremonial micronation inspired by the maritime traditions and cultural heritage of the British Overseas Territories.

Historically known as the Chimney Sweeps Islands, these two rocky islands represent a unique intersection of maritime history, natural beauty, and imaginative nation-building.

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Explore Our Islands

Find Grand Davis Island and Little Davis Island on the interactive map of City Island Harbor.

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Our History

From the Siwanoy and Thomas Pell to Orchard Beach and the islands’ 1939 addition to Pelham Bay Park.

Read the history

Ceremonial Government

The honorary offices, Founding Charter and proclamations of the Davis Islands.

Meet the government

Conservation

Herons, cormorants and the coastal ecosystem of Pelham Bay — and how to enjoy them responsibly.

Wildlife & conservation
At a glance

Key facts

8 Oct 2026Ceremonial founding
TwoRocky islets of solid bedrock
1939Part of Pelham Bay Park since
40.863° N73.784° W · City Island Harbor
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A rocky islet streaked with white granite rising from dark water under a pale blue sky
Announcement

The Davis Islands established as a ceremonial micronation

A British-inspired ceremonial island commonwealth is established at the historic Chimney Sweeps Islands, off Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx.
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Flag unveilings, expeditions and wildlife updates

New announcements are posted here and on Instagram.

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