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NMB Working To Restore Casemates Buildings

NMB Working To Restore Casemates Buildings

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is working to “waterproof, stabilise, and save the Casemates Barracks and Upper Ordnance buildings.” A spokesperson said, “Major progress has been made by the National Museum of Bermuda to waterproof, stabilise, and save the Casemates Barracks and Upper Ordnance buildings. This is thanks to funds... Read more of this article

Volunteers Give Casemates Spring Cleaning

Volunteers Give Casemates Spring Cleaning

Volunteers from the Kitson Group of Companies, lead by Scott Kitson, spent part of the day yesterday [May 21] working to clean up the Casemates site, following up on the significant pre-restoration work, including demolition, that has already been carried out by local volunteers. The team performed work including sweeping, cleaning, and throwing out... Read more of this article

Video: Ghost Hunting Group Tours Casemates

Video: Ghost Hunting Group Tours Casemates

During a recent trip to Bermuda to investigate a report of paranormal activity, the Ghosts of New England Research Society [GONERS] took the time to tour the old Casemates prison at Dockyard, giving them the opportunity to observe the conditions in which prisoners lived, including several pieces of art left behind by former occupants. According to the... Read more of this article

New Stamp Series Featuring Casemates

New Stamp Series Featuring Casemates

Last Thursday [July 21] the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson participated in the Bermuda Post Office’s latest stamp series launch depicting the old Casemates Barracks. The event took place at Commissioner’s House in Dockyard. Pictured below, Minister Kim Wilson (end) is pictured with from L to R: Lisa Quinn-Brown, Chair of the... Read more of this article