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‘Sarah Sally Bassett’ Lounge & Learn Webinar
Titan Express will be hosting a free Zoom webinar ‘lounge and learn’ presentation on Saturday [May 9] at 7.00pm on Sarah Sally Bassett. A spokesperson said, “Join The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural – Sankofa Talks for a free Zoom webinar ‘lounge and learn’ presentation on Saturday, May 9th at 7.00pm on Sarah... Read more of this article
Column: Anniversary Of 1981 General Strike
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] During the press conference on Friday, May 1, Premier David Burt reminded us that Government is collaborating with the Opposition in response to the multiple challenges of the pandemic. To reinforce that point, he invited Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier to share remarks. Responding to a reporter’s question,... Read more of this article
National Museum Launches Pre-Purchase Tickets
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is asking community members to pre-order admissions tickets through their website to support the Museum while it is closed during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is asking community members to pre-order admissions tickets through their website to support... Read more of this article
NMB Launches At Home With History Programme
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching a new online programme “At Home with History” in an effort to stay connected during these challenging times. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching a new online programme in an effort to stay connected during these challenging times. “At Home with History” will... Read more of this article
Column: Women Pioneers Of 20th Century
[Column written by Glenn Fubler and Meredith Ebbin] Bermuda in the 20th century underwent a significant transformation as a society. Here is a summary of the accomplishments of five women who helped make a difference. Adele Tucker: born in 1868 in Warwick; became a teacher after training at the Collegiate Institute in Hamilton. Turn-of-the-century Bermuda... Read more of this article
NMB: Free Teacher Development Programme
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering a free year-long, four-module programme for all local teachers, which will provide them with the “opportunity to explore, refine and unpack their understanding of Bermuda’s diverse past.” A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering a free year-long, four-module... Read more of this article
‘The Early Atlantic Age: How Did We Get Here?’
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is getting set to host a free public lecture on Thursday, March 12 from 5.30 to 7.00pm in the North Hall at Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian historian Dr. Clarence Maxwell will be presenting on ‘The Early Atlantic Age [1250-1609]: Why and how did we get here?’. “The lecture... Read more of this article
African Bermuda Cultural Bus Tour In March
Titan Express, in partnership with sponsor Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, is offering ‘The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour,’ again in March, set to be held every Saturday from 10am – 12pm. The sites being visited are Cobbs Hills Methodist Church, The Enslaved Graveyard at the Rubber Tree, & Sarah “Sally”... Read more of this article
Photos: Paget Primary Black History Museum
Paget Primary School hosted their third annual Bermuda Black History Museum this week, with students and teachers transforming some of their classrooms into educational Black History Museums, honouring some of the Black Bermudians who have made contributions to the Island, while also allowing students to learn about some of the island’s barrier... Read more of this article
Minister Recognizes Bermudian Icons At School
Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo recently joined Northlands Primary students in “celebrating those who have made great contributions to Bermuda,” including Calvin ‘Bummy’ Symonds and Mary Prince. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the island’s black history awareness, Minister of Labour, Community... Read more of this article
Paget Primary To Create Black History Museum
[Written by Vejay Steede] Paget Primary’s third annual Bermuda Black History Museum will be staged on Thursday, February 27th from 9am – 2pm. The always wonderful exhibit will be open to the public, and several schools [preschool and primary] have been invited, as in previous years. Invitations have also been sent out to honored guests, such... Read more of this article
Free Saturday Activities At National Museum
The National Museum of Bermuda is offering free Saturday activities — including Palmetto weaving, book readings and chair yoga — during the month of February. A spokesperson said, “National Museum of Bermuda is offering free Saturday activities during the month of February. This coming Saturday, February 22, local artist and historian... Read more of this article
1793 Bible, 1700s Cedar Chairs, 1800s Petticoat
A bible printed in 1793, a pair of Bermuda cedar chairs made between 1710-50, and a child’s petticoat worn in Bermuda between 1866-70 are among the latest acquisitions at the National Museum of Bermuda, which were described in the latest issue of MariTimes – the museum’s official magazine.According to the latest issue of the museum’s... Read more of this article
