NMB To Host Event To Celebrate 50th Anniversary
The National Museum of Bermuda is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a fundraising party on October 5, 2024, supporting its educational and preservation efforts.
A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is turning 50 this year! To celebrate this milestone, they are hosting a party on Saturday, October 5: “NMB’s 50th Birthday Bash: Celebrating Our History, Supporting Our Future: A Fundraising Party”. All proceeds will support the Museum’s education programmes, historic preservation efforts, research, exhibits and care of its collection of 80,000 objects related to Bermuda history and culture.
“NMB is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation created by the Bermuda National Trust in 1974 as the Bermuda Maritime Museum. The Museum has since expanded beyond its original mandate, which focused on maritime history and the restoration of Bermuda’s largest fort, The Keep, where the Museum is housed. Over the past five decades, a small, dedicated team of museum and heritage experts—along with Board members and individual and corporate volunteers— has transformed once-derelict ramparts, bastions, and historic buildings into a first-class Museum.
“NMB has also built Bermuda’s largest collection of historic objects, partnered with overseas and local institutions to carry out archaeological and historical research, and re-imagined historic military buildings as exhibition, education and community spaces, research labs, and event venues. With the support of the Government of Bermuda, the Museum acquired the Casemates complex in 2013, officially becoming the National Museum of Bermuda and growing from a 10- to a 16-acre property. The Museum continues to grow as a vital educational resource and steadfast community partner, elevating Atlantic World research and thought leadership as they shift how history is shared and taught in Bermuda, and aim to make learning Bermuda history part of every educational journey on Island.
“The 50th Birthday Bash will be a fun-filled celebration to meet and reconnect with long-standing and new friends: a celebration of the Museum’s history and future that will promote a better understanding of Bermuda history and NMB’s education and community programmes, preservation projects and research efforts.”
NMB Advancement Director, Katie Bennett, shared, “Don’t miss out on this spectacular event! Grab your tickets now at www.nmb.bm/birthdaybash and choose from three ticket levels. Get ready for an evening filled with endless fun: enjoy an open bar with exclusive signature cocktails and mocktails, indulge in delicious canapés, groove to the tunes of Derek G and Raven, feast at gourmet food stations or opt for a seated dinner, and be amazed by cannon fire and dazzling fireworks. And when the night heats up, dance your heart out with beats from DJ Korie Minors. We are thankful to our in-kind sponsors DasFete, Fourways Catering, Gosling’s Limited, Island Restaurant Group’s Dockyard Brewing Co. and our numerous volunteers who are making our party possible. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!”
The spokesperson said, “Throughout the night, guests can make donations [starting at $10] to NMB to support the Museum’s work and have a chance to fire a cannon. Guests can also purchase a cannon fire outright for $500. Cannon firings are scheduled for 7:15, 7:30, 8:55 and throughout the evening.
“The Museum has arranged boat transportation to Hamilton at 9:15pm and 12:15am: booking is $20/person and can be made at www.nmb.bm/birthdaybash.
Schedule of Events:
- 6:00pm: Party begins with craft cocktails and canapes, games and live music by Derek G and Raven [guests at the Teal level and Blue level only]
- 7:07pm: Sunset – photo op!
- 7:15pm: Cannon firing
- 7:18pm: Welcome and Remarks by Elena Strong, NMB Executive Director
- 7:30pm: Cannon firing
- 7:30-8:30pm: Dinner
- 8:30pm: Pink level guests arrive; dessert served
- 9:00pm: Cannon firing
- 9:01pm: Fireworks!
- 9:15pm: Live music by Korie Minors – dance the night away!
- 12:00am: Party ends
“For more information, ticket purchase, and to book your transportation after the party, visit www.nmb.bm/birthdaybash. Questions? Email NMB Advancement Director Katie Bennett: advancement@nmb.bm.”
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