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Historical Heartbeats’ WWII Lecture And Tour
The Historical Heartbeats Lecture Series is getting set to present ‘World War II: The Bermuda Veterans’ Story,’ including a lecture and tour of Warwick Camp on Sunday, June 7 at 4.00pm with speaker David O’Shea Meyer The event poster says, “Ever wondered what it was like to serve in WWII as a Bermudian soldier? Join us at Warwick... Read more of this article
Transatlantic Liner “Oceana” Offered $20 Trips
Bringing to mind memories of Bermuda’s earlier tourism offerings, a flyer promises a cruise to the island aboard the transatlantic liner Oceana, with passengers reminded that there is “no cattle or freight carried on the Oceana.” The flyer says, “Bermuda. A paradise on earth. An ideal sea trip to the healthiest and most delightful... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Onion Day Held In St David’s
Bermuda Onion Day was celebrated today [May 23] at Carter House in St. David’s, featuring historic displays and, of course, Bermuda onions. The event featured onion delicacies including onion and kale soup, onion quiche, sandwiches and more. Other items available for purchase included sherry pepper sauce, calendars, curried fish, and pulled pork... Read more of this article
Video: Gombeys Highlighted In ‘Behind the Mask’
A video by photojournalist and National Geographic Traveler contributor Bob Krist serves to outline the rich history of Bermuda’s Gombey tradition. The video explores the roots of the Gombey tradition on the island, touching on its West African origins, its relation to the ownership of slaves in Bermuda, and even the etymology of the word ‘Gombey’... Read more of this article
RAF Exhibition Wins Highly Commended Award
The RAF Museum exhibition “Pilots of the Caribbean: Volunteers of African Heritage in the RAF” was given a Highly Commended Award in the ‘Best Temporary Exhibition’ category at the Museums and Heritage Awards 2015 held recently in London, UK. “Pilots of the Caribbean: Volunteers of African Heritage” in the RAF tells... Read more of this article
Paintings Of Wildlife From 1831 To Be Displayed
The ACE Gallery today announced the opening of “Lansdown Guilding: A Natural History of Bermuda.” In celebration of Heritage Month the ACE Gallery and the Bermuda National Trust have partnered to showcase these colourful paintings of Bermuda’s marine wildlife for the first time since there were created in 1831. The opening reception is... Read more of this article
UK College To Screen Civil Rights Documentary
The Oxford University Race and Resistance Network and Pembroke College Oxford is getting set to screen an award-winning documentary on the Bermuda civil rights movement, called When Voices Rise by Quibo Films/Errol Williams. The screening will be followed by a conversation with Rev. Kingsley Tweed, one of the leaders of the Bermuda civil rights movement,... Read more of this article
Lecture: What Happened To Mary Prince?
Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] will host a lecture by Margot Maddison-Macfadyen “What Happened To Mary Prince After Emancipation” on Monday 18th May, 2015 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Cathedral Hall on Church Street in Hamilton. The event flyer says, “Since 2008, Margot Maddison-MacFadyen has investigated and authenticated... Read more of this article
BZS To Host Spring Natural History Course
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] will be hosting their spring Natural History Course, which is set to begin on April 30th and run until June 4th. A spokesperson said, “Educating tomorrow’s environmentalists, is the mission of the Bermuda Zoological Society, and while impassioning and empowering students to protect and conserve the environment... Read more of this article
BNT Teacher Resource Guides Freely Available
The Bermuda National Trust Teacher Resource Guides have been made freely available through a partnership with the Ministry of Education, Bermuda National Trust and Axis Capital Holdings Limited. The Bermuda National Trust in collaboration with Axis Capital Holdings Limited and the Bermuda Ministry of Education are pleased to launch twelve new Teacher... Read more of this article
Restoration Project: Cannons From The 1800s
As the Mayor of St. George included in his Peppercorn Ceremony speech, the two historic cannons at King’s Square — one of about 1810 and the other of the 1870s — have been thoroughly conserved and given new carriages to sit upon for many years to come. Together the St. George’s Foundation and the National Museum of Bermuda fundraised... Read more of this article
Community Mural Painting For BIU Anniversary
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] and the Chewstick Foundation Community Art Program are inviting members of the community to add a brush stroke in order to create a work of art for the second phase of murals in celebration of the history and leadership of the BIU. The community painting will take place on April 24 at 8.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
