Tag: Slavery in Bermuda
Photos: Remembering Kings Pilot James Darrell
[Updated with video] The Annual Commemorative Service for King’s Pilot James ‘Jemmy’ Darrell was held today [Apr 13] in St. George’s, celebrating the life of the freed slave who become the first black man to own a home in Bermuda. Lead by Rev. David Raths and Rev. Dr Erksine Simmons the service was held at St Peter’s Church graveyard,... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Commemorate Victims Of Slavery
The African Heritage Diaspora Trail Bermuda will be holding a series of public events in the lead-up to International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade [Mar.25]. For more than 400 years, more than 15 million men, women and children were the victims of the tragic transatlantic slave trade, one of the darkest... Read more of this article
Photos: “Chained On The Rock” Book Launch
Minister of Community & Cultural Development Wayne Scott and Business Bermuda CEO Cheryl Packwood presided over the launch of two new volumes on slavery on the island at a National Museum ceremony held last week [Feb. 28] Written by Ms Packwood’s father — the late author, historian and librarian Cyril Outerbridge Packwood [pictured]... Read more of this article
Groundbreaking Black History Book Back In Print
A pioneering work on Bermuda’s black history is back in print after almost 40 years along with a previously unpublished biography of Cobbs Hill Methodist Church builder Edward Fraser also written by renowned local author Cyril Outerbridge Packwood [pictured]. Originally released in 1975, the new edition of Mr. Packwood’s “Chained... Read more of this article
Video: Mary Prince Inducted As National Hero
[Updated with video] Premier Paula Cox proclaimed Mary Prince — who was born into slavery in 1788 — as the National Hero for 2012 at an Induction Ceremony held this evening [June 16] at Barr’s Bay Park. The Induction Ceremony was attended by over 200 people, and featured an interpretative dance entitled “A Woman Named Prince”... Read more of this article
Minister: National Heroes Day Induction Ceremony
An account of the life of 2012 National Hero Mary Prince and the agenda for the Induction Ceremony were the spoken about today [June 15] in the House of Assembly by Patrice Minors, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. “This is a singularly most significant event that will take place on Saturday 16th June at Barr’s Bay Park beginning at 6:00pm.... Read more of this article
Mary Prince Named 2012 Bermuda National Hero
The Naming and Recognition Committee in conjunction with the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs announced today that Mary Prince — who was born into slavery — will be recognised as the 2012 National Hero. Mary Prince was a Bermudian woman born into slavery at Brackish Pond, now known as Devonshire Marsh in Devonshire Parish, Bermuda.... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 Service Honouring James Darrell
The Annual Commemorative Service for King’s Pilot James ‘Jemmy’ Darrell was held yesterday [Apr.14] in St. George’s, with the service celebrating the life of the freed slave who become the first black man to own a home in Bermuda. The Vestry And The Friends Of St. Peter’s Church, the Pilot Warden and the Branch Pilots Of Bermuda hosted the... Read more of this article
The Dual Legacies Of Denmark Vesey
Ground was broken last year for a South Carolina monument commemorating the former slave of a Bermuda sea captain accused of organising the largest slave revolt in American history — but uncertainty continues to cloud the true legacy of Denmark Vesey. The memorial, designed by celebrated American sculptor Ed Dwight, will stand in Charleston’s... Read more of this article
Freed Slaves’ Craving For Education
Newly emancipated blacks in Bermuda were so anxious for education — and so proficient at learning — the American Methodist Church considered establishing a school on the island to train Bermudians and US free men of colour to teach former slaves in the West Indies. Slaves were freed in all British territories — including Bermuda —... Read more of this article
