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Lili Bermuda To Host Webinar Tomorrow
Lili Bermuda will be hosting a webinar tomorrow [Sept 23] to discuss the story of the 150-year-old Piesse & Lubin fragrance recovered from the shipwreck Mary Celestia. The event poster says, “Join us virtually in Bermuda as we discuss the fascinating story of the Piesse & Lubin fragrance recovered intact from the shipwreck Mary Celestia. “Dive... Read more of this article
Head Of Cultural Heritage: Dr Charlotte Andrews
The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] announced the appointment of Dr Charlotte Andrews to the newly created role of Head of Cultural Heritage. A spokesperson said, “Dr. Andrews gained her master’s and doctorate in Heritage and Museum Studies from the University of Cambridge and has worked in Bermuda’s cultural sector for over 20 years. She has... Read more of this article
MAC Annual Conference Set For November
Museum professionals from across the Caribbean will virtually connect in November to “reflect on cultivating resiliency and what it means during a global health crisis.” A spokesperson said, “Museum professionals from across the Caribbean will virtually connect in early November to reflect on cultivating resiliency and what it means during... Read more of this article
Emancipation Creativity Competition Winners
Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr Ernest Peets congratulated Alay Burgess Rocker, Callahj Simons and Riley Darrell, who were the first, second and third place winners of the Emancipation Youth Creativity Competition, which was held earlier this month.“Those who participated in the contest were asked to submit poems, WhatsApp or YouTube... Read more of this article
Minister Presents Grants To Historical Societies
Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peet recently presented $11,000 in funding to the St. George’s Historical Society and the Bermuda Historical Society, respectively. Minister Peets presented St. George’s Historical Society’s President Jeannie Olander with a cheque for $5,000 and the Bermuda Historical Society’s Andrew Bermingham... Read more of this article
Reminder: Emancipation Day Series Of Events
The Department of Culture is reminding the public about a series of events being held in the lead up to the Emancipation Day, Mary Prince Day and Cup Match Holiday. A Government spokesperson said, “As is tradition, each year, the Department of Culture hosts and sponsors a number of activities during the month of July and August to commemorate... Read more of this article
Video: What Does Freedom Mean To You?
The ‘Freedom Square’ was recently unveiled at City Hall, serving to commemorate the 1959 Theatre Boycott, and the City of Hamilton asked a number of people to explain “What Does Freedom Mean to You?” The video description says, “To mark the unveiling of Freedom Square on July 2, 2021, the City of Hamilton set up a camera and... Read more of this article
Sea Venture Landing Day Event On July 28
A Sea Venture Landing Day event — to mark the anniversary of the arrival of the survivors of the Sea Venture shipwreck in Bermuda — will be held on Wednesday, July 28th in the east end. A spokesperson said, “The St. George’s/Lyme Regis Twinning Association will hold a Sea Venture Landing Day to mark the anniversary of the July 28, 1609,... Read more of this article
Series Of Events To Highlight Emancipation Day
The Department of Culture outlined a series of events being held this month in the lead up to the Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day holidays. A spokesperson said, “As is tradition, each year, the Department of Culture hosts and sponsors a number of activities during the month of July and August to commemorate Bermuda’s emancipation. “Last... Read more of this article
Videos: City Of Hamilton Freedom Square
The City of Hamilton recently provided five historical videos as part of its Freedom Square initiative, offering a glimpse of the city in times past, including a look at the Hamilton Hotel, Nellie’s Walk, Dismont Drive, the Theatre Boycott, and the Zion Chapel. Hamilton Hotel | Freedom SquareThis video’s description says, “The Hamilton Hotel... Read more of this article
45 Years Ago Today: Royal Visit Remembered
45 years ago — on July 3rd, 1976 — the Queen visited Bermuda, marking her third visit to the island. Government House posted the photo below online, saying, “On 3 July 1976, Her Majesty The Queen visited Bermuda accompanied by the Late Duke of Edinburgh. “This trip was the third visit to Bermuda by Her Majesty The Queen and the Late... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Freedom Square Unveiled
‘Freedom Square’ was officially unveiled at City Hall, serving to commemorate the 1959 Theatre Boycott and serve as “a central location where the public can come to reflect on and celebrate the freedoms that have been fought for, freedoms that have been realized and those still to come.” Speaking at the unveiling, Mayor Charles... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Astwood On Why Wantley Matters
[Opinion column written by Dr. Norma Cox Astwood] The history of Berkeley’s relationship with Wantley extends beyond the bricks and mortar that built those edifices. The history is what those buildings represent. To demolish Wantley is to further annihilate and deny Bermuda’s black population, and by extension all of Bermuda’s population, another... Read more of this article
