Category: History
St. George’s Commemorates 411th Anniversary
The Town of St. George said they are “proud to mark a significant milestone on this memorable day, July 12, 2023″ as they “commemorate the 411th anniversary of the momentous event that laid the foundation for our charming Town of St. George. ” A spokesperson said, “This day, back in 1612, saw the arrival of the first permanent... Read more of this article
Emancipation 2023: Legacies Of Honour
The Department of Culture has “worked with stakeholders to put together a community calendar of events that speak to the theme” of this year’s Emancipation Commemoration, which is “Legacies of Honour,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell said. Speaking today [July 5] in the Senate the Minister said, “Cup... Read more of this article
Mary Prince Tour Tickets Now Available
Titan Express & The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Tours is offering the Mary Prince Legacy Bus Tour this month. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of Emancipation, Titan Express & The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Tours is offering in July, “The Mary Prince Legacy Bus Tour”. The tour highlights Mary Prince’s... Read more of this article
Review: ‘Victory’ Documentary On 1981 Strike
[Written by Dale Butler] Bermuda mourns the passing of labour icon Ottiwell Simmons who served the Bermuda Industrial Union as its president and was a Member of Parliament. The release on May 5th of “Victory” by producer extraordinaire and broadcast journalist, Rick Richardson, along with Jroc Communications was timely because it covered a crucial... Read more of this article
NMB: Latest Journal Volume Now Available
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] Press has unveiled Volume 22 of the Bermuda Journal of Archaeology and Maritime History [BJAMH]. A spokesperson said, “This latest edition is now available for purchase [PDF format] and download on the Museum’s website: www.nmb.bm/shop. The journal features a compelling assortment of five articles contributed... Read more of this article
‘Victory’ Documentary Re-Screening On June 26
The public re-screening of Victory — the story behind the island-wide strike in Bermuda in 1981 — will be held on Monday June 26th at the Speciality Cinema. A spokesperson said, “The public re-screening of the much-anticipated documentary, Victory, the story behind the island-wide strike in Bermuda in 1981, is set for Monday June 26th... Read more of this article
Students Create ‘The Life Of Mary Prince’ Film
Clearwater Middle School students recently held the premiere of their film “The Life of Mary Prince” at the school’s auditorium. A spokesperson said, “This production was a collaborative effort between students and their social studies teacher, Shimaine Furroze.” Ms. Furroze aimed to nurture a deeper appreciation for Black... Read more of this article
Anniversary Of Start Of 1959 Theatre Boycott
A group gathered to mark the anniversary of the start of the Theatre Boycott, which started back on June 15, 1959. A spokesperson said, “On this anniversary of the start of Theatre Boycott – June 15, 1959 – it is noteworthy that this iconic action was one example – over numerous decades – of expressions of a core belief shared... Read more of this article
Bermuda Archives Holds Open House Event
The Bermuda Archives held an open house event on Friday, June 9th celebrating International Archives Day. “The event was met with great enthusiasm from the public who explored the invaluable historical treasures preserved within the Archives,” said Ms. Joanne Brangman, Director of the Bermuda National Library and Archives. “We were thrilled to... Read more of this article
‘The Retelling Of Our Stories’ Lecture At BUEI
The African Bermuda Dispersion Culture will be holding “The Retelling of Our Stories” lecture at BUEI on Thursday, June 29. An online promo said, “Leading up to Emancipation & Mary Prince Day, this lecture will share information based on LeYoni Junos’s presentation at Oxford University on Mary Prince, Sites of Memory near Devonshire... Read more of this article
Archives Open House On Friday June 9
The Bermuda Archives “invites the public, other government departments, churches, researchers, and similarly-minded organizations to join them for their open house on June 9, 2023 in celebration of International Archives Day. “Most Bermudians don’t know that we even have an Archives,” shares Joanne Brangman, Bermuda National Library Director... Read more of this article
Headstone Memorial For Charles Wotten
A Bermudian sailor who died “after he was pursued by a white mob in one of the UK’s worst outbreaks of racist violence” back in 1919 will have a a permanent headstone placed on his grave. A BBC story said, “A sailor who died after he was pursued by a white mob in one of the UK’s worst outbreaks of racist violence is to have... Read more of this article
NMB: “John Lyman’s The Old Bermudas” Book
On Tuesday [May 30], the National Museum of Bermuda Press launched its newest book, John Lyman’s The Old Bermudas: A Study of Bermuda’s Vernacular Architecture to a gathering of Museum friends and contributors. A spokesperson said, “Edited by Linda Abend, Edward Harris and Duncan McDowell, the book tells how, in the early 1900s, Canadian... Read more of this article
Historical Video: Bermuda Gombeys In 1934
As the island prepares to celebrate Bermuda Day tomorrow, this rare footage from almost 100 years ago offers a unique glimpse into the enduring spirit of the Gombeys, who have long served as the heartbeat of Bermuda’s artistic and cultural connections. The black-and-white video — filmed in 1934 – shows a look at a bygone era and provides... Read more of this article
City Advised To Remove 176-Year-Old Tree
A Tree Assessment Report recommended removing a 176-year-old tree as as any efforts to save the tree “would only serve to prolong its inevitable fate and it would remain a safety issue to the public as well as the surrounding buildings,” the City said. A spokesperson said, “As a result of the incident involving a large branch falling... Read more of this article
Historical Video: King Charles III Visits In 1970
In advance of the coronation of King Charles III, which will be held on Saturday [May 6], take a look back at the then Prince Charles arriving in Bermuda for a visit in 1970. The King’s Coronation will see events take place in Bermuda over three days, culminating in a public holiday on May 8, while the official procession in London on May 6 will... Read more of this article
