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Photos: Service Honours Pilot James Darrell
A ceremony was held at St Peter’s Church to honour Pilot James Darrell [1749-1815], Bermuda’s first King’s Pilot and the first Black Bermudian to own property, A spokesperson said, “Descendants of Pilot James Darrell gathered at St Peter’s Church on Saturday to honour the Bermudian who was born enslaved in 1749 and freed thanks... Read more of this article
Pilot James Darrell Commemorative Service
A commemorative service for Pilot James “Jemmy” Darrell [1749-1815] is scheduled for 5.00pm on Saturday [April 12] at St Peter’s Church Graveyard. The event, hosted by the Friends of St Peter’s Church, will be held in remembrance of King’s Pilot James “Jemmy” Darrell. Attendees expected include the Mayor of... Read more of this article
National Museum Seeks Community Input
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is seeking community input through a survey to improve how it shares Bermuda’s history and heritage. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is inviting community members, visitors, and supporters to share their thoughts on how the museum can better serve its audiences. As part of a survey... Read more of this article
NMB Calls For Submissions On Women’s History
The National Museum of Bermuda announced a call for papers for a Special Issue of the Bermuda Journal of Archaeology and Maritime History, dedicated to “exploring the diverse and impactful history of women in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Scholars and graduate students are invited to contribute original research and essays that... Read more of this article
Event Held To Honour Dr. E.F. Gordon
An event commemorated Dr. E.F. Gordon’s 130th Birthday w A spokesperson said, “On March 20th, we marked E.F. Gordon’s 130th Birthday with an Appreciation Celebration for this National Hero and the many people who collaborated in sustaining the mid-20th Century Movement of ‘ordinary’ people, which provided the foundation for Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Dr. E.F. Gordon’s 130th Birthday Honoured
Dr. E.F. Gordon’s 130th birthday was marked yesterday [March 20] with a historical walk and a celebration at Dr. Gordon Memorial Hall. A spokesperson said, “The appreciation celebration marking the 130th birthday of E.F. Gordon on the first day of spring – Thursday, March 20th – appropriately concluded with a packed house at the Dr Gordon... Read more of this article
Lecture: Bermuda’s 17th-Century Textile Legacy
The National Museum of Bermuda is continuing its free Bermuda and the Atlantic World lecture series with a virtual lecture on Thursday, March 27 at 5:30pm via Zoom. A spokesperson said, “Early Bermuda Indigo Resist Textiles: Unraveling Bermuda’s 17th-Century Textile Legacy will be presented by Lori Lee Triplett, a textile historian and researcher.... Read more of this article
Anti-Slavery Tour & Museum Visit On March 29
The African Bermudian Dispersion Cultural Tour will host an Anti-Enslavement tour and museum visit on March 29 in recognition of the UN Remembrance Day and Caricom’s Repair Campaign. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of the United Nations International Remembrance day of Enslavement and Transatlantic Enslavement which is held every year on... Read more of this article
‘Appreciation Celebration’ On March 20th
The community is invited to an Appreciation Celebration on March 20th, marking Dr. E.F. Gordon’s 130th birthday and honoring those who sustained the 1940s Intersectional Transformative Movement. A spokesperson said, “The Community is Invited – on the 130th birthday of Dr E.F. Gordon – to join in the Appreciation Celebration of the many who... Read more of this article
Conference To Mark 75th Anniversary
The National Museum of Bermuda and Naval Dockyards Society have partnered to host a special conference marking the 75th anniversary of the closure of the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “This commemorative event will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the National Museum of Bermuda, Royal Naval Dockyard. “For over... Read more of this article
ABIC Celebrates Cathy Duffy & Patrick Tannock
The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] celebrated Cathy Duffy and Patrick Tannock for their contributions to international business and DEI advocacy at the Hamilton Princess Black History Month Gala on February 21, 2025. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] proudly celebrated the achievements... Read more of this article
Photos: 2025 Paget Primary Black History
Paget Primary School is holding their 7th Annual Black History Museum event, with this year’s honorees including Allison Figureido, Antoine Richards, Chesley Trott, Clermont “Duke” Joell, Dame Marjorie Bean, Dean Furbert, Ellsworth Christopher, Florenz Maxwell, Kalmar Richards, Kingsley Tweed, Reginald “Toby” Dillas, Reid Johansen, Sylvia... Read more of this article
