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 1, 2023 at 5:30pm via Zoom. “From Hamilton to Charleston: A History of Bermuda Stone in Charleston, South Carolina” will be presented by Justin Schwebler, Property Manager at Historic Charleston Foundation.
“Throughout the historic streets of Charleston, South Carolina there is a building material that is unfamiliar to many residents: Bermuda limestone. It is in the narrow gaps between houses, along carriageway walls, underfoot on garden paths, and in foundations of many historic buildings. Bermuda stone was first used in Charleston by Bermudian immigrants and traders in the late 17th century and was imported in great quantities throughout the 18th century. Mr. Schwebler will share the history of the material’s importation, use, and some locations throughout the city where it still exists. To register, visit: www.nmb.bm/lecture.
NMB Executive Director Elena Strong shared: “Our Bermuda and the Atlantic World free lecture series is one of many ways that the National Museum is providing opportunities to learn about Bermuda’s past. It explores the links and the forces throughout the Atlantic World that helped shape Bermuda as we know it today.”
Previous lectures in the series include: “The Early Atlantic Age [1250-1609]: Why and how did we get here?” and “Building a Maritime Community & Maritime State: Early Settlement & Economic Growth [1609-1800]”, both presented by Dr. Clarence Maxwell; “Pushing the Boundaries of Freedom presented by Dr. Kristy Warren; “Reckoning with the Slave Ship Enterprise in Bermuda, 1835” presented by Dr. Neil Kennedy; and “Societal Changes in Post-Emancipation Bermuda and the ‘Friendly Society’ Effects” by Dr. Michael Bradshaw. You can watch all previous lectures at: www.nmb.bm/lecture.
“NMB’s Bermuda and the Atlantic World lecture series and education programmes are supported by The Future of History Campaign. Learn more: www.nmb.bm/campaign.”
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