Category: History
Titan Express Offer Friendly Society Tour
In recognition of Black History Month, Titan Express is offering the Black Icons-Friendly Society Tour on Saturday, February 17th at 2:00pm. A spokesperson said, “The stories and contributions of the Friendly Societies is of outmost significant importance to the history and era of Black excellence in Bermuda. To book the tour visit: www.titantoursbermuda.com Date... Read more of this article
City Launches Black History Month Exhibition
The City of Hamilton announced the launch of a special exhibition in celebration of Black History Month. A spokesperson said, “The mini exhibition will be on display in the Washington Mall [by the ‘Wall of Words’, Level B, Church Street] from February 1st to February 29th and features four Black Bermudians, each with a link to the City of... Read more of this article
Free Entry For Residents In February At NMB
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is opening its doors to all Bermuda residents for free during the month of February, generously sponsored by Butterfield. A spokesperson said, “2024 marks the eleventh year of this community programme and the Museum’s 50th anniversary. Free for February and a free Community Day planned for February 25 are... Read more of this article
National Museum Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a cornerstone of Bermuda’s cultural preservation. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is turning 50 this year. Located at the historic Royal Naval Dockyard and commanding Bermuda’s westernmost point, NMB is a non-government, not-for-profit... Read more of this article
National Museum Promotes Katie Bennett
Katie Bennett has been promoted to Advancement Director at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] after serving as Advancement Officer for five years. A spokesperson said, “In her new role, she is committed to lead the museum’s fundraising activities to ensure that NMB continues to be an invaluable educational and cultural heritage resource for... Read more of this article
Cobbs Hill Methodist Church Marks 196 Years
The historic Cobbs Hill Methodist Church recently celebrated its 196th anniversary, holding a special service to commemorate the day. The Church received congratulations in the House of Assembly during the Friday session, with various Members of Parliament recognizing their milestone. Part of the new African Diaspora Heritage Trail, the Church was completed... Read more of this article
Museum Launches “Donate To Detonate”
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is giving community members, supporters and friends another opportunity to detonate one of the Museum’s historic cannon by making a donation to ‘Donate to Detonate.’ A spokesperson said, “This online fundraiser, first launched last year, supports NMB’s annual fund, The Anchor Fund, which... Read more of this article
Wreaths Laid In Belgium For Bermudians
[Written by Dr Edward Harris] Belgium and the Western Front are a long way from Bermuda, not only geographically, but now, as the years roll on inexorably, over a century and five years distant since the “Great War”, or First World War, ended on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, being the 11th of November 1918. On the... Read more of this article
Celebrating 50 Years Of The ‘Harris Matrix’
On October 30th, a conference entitled “Matrix 1973-2023” was held in Florence, Italy to celebrate fifty years of the Harris Matrix, invented in 1973 by Bermudian archaeologist and Founding Executive Director Emeritus of the National Museum of Bermuda, Dr Edward Cecil Harris. A spokesperson said, “Dr Harris’ archaeological methodology revolutionised... Read more of this article
Church & NMB Partner On Scrapbook Project
As part of the Holy Trinity Church’s 400th anniversary celebrations, the historic church has partnered with National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] and Lyceum to launch the Holy Trinity Church Scrapbook project. Parents and uncles on the steps of grandmothers house next to the church. Contributor: Sharman Marcus A spokesperson said, “The aim of the... Read more of this article
NMB Free Virtual Lecture On Bermuda Stone
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is resuming its ‘Bermuda in the Atlantic World’ lecture series with a free virtual lecture on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 5:30 pm. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is continuing its Bermuda and the Atlantic World lecture series with a free virtual lecture on Wednesday, November... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Verdmont Museum Open House
The Bermuda National Trust hosted a free open house at the Verdmont Museum today [Oct 14]. A spokesperson previously said, “Built about 1700, Verdmont is one of the earliest surviving houses in Bermuda. It represents generations of Bermudian families and honours the memory of those enslaved there. The open house will feature heritage experiences for... Read more of this article
City & Archives Partner To Preserve Documents
The City of Hamilton has partnered with the Bermuda Archives to preserve hundreds of old City documents which were uncovered during recent renovations at City Hall. A spokesperson said, “The City has granted the Bermuda Archives a temporary custodial grant for the items which include 19th century newspapers, old City tax records, ship registers,... Read more of this article
Shayla Morton Selected For Training In US
Shayla Morton, an educator at Francis Patton Primary School, was selected to attend an immersive training experience in Virginia. A spokesperson said, “A partnership between the U.S. Consulate General, Government of Bermuda and The Babcock American History Scholarship funded a special teacher training opportunity with the Bob and Marion Wilson... Read more of this article
Historical Video: Boxer Polly Smith In 1955
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxing has grown tremendously in recent years through the exploits of Nikki Bascome, Andre Lambe and Tyler Christopher, but the island has a long history of producing professional fighters. Clarence Hill, who won the bronze medal in the heavyweight division at the Olympic Games in Montreal in 1976, Troy Darrell,... Read more of this article
Anniversary Of Emancipation Day At City Hall
Three community organizations – Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda, Imagine Bermuda and the Human Rights Commission – have come together to foster collaboration across the Island, leveraging Bermuda’s shared legacy. A spokesperson said, “To this end, an entertaining 30-minute community Gathering will take place at the steps of... Read more of this article
