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NMB Releases ‘Freedom Narratives’ Guide
The National Museum of Bermuda has published a new Teacher’s Resource Guide: Freedom Narratives of Enslaved Bermudians Mary Prince and Benjamin Benson. A spokesperson said, ” This comprehensive guide is part of NMB’s ongoing Teacher Professional Development programme [TPD]. It is designed to support the current local social studies curriculum... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Mary Prince Emancipation Park
As the island celebrates Mary Prince Day [August 2], you can virtually visit the Mary Prince Emancipation Park in Devonshire, via the photos, video and 360° below, and to read more about this iconic Bermudian national hero, please click here. In July 2020, then then Minister of Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo announced in Parliament... Read more of this article
‘Mary Prince’ Commemorative Stamp Issue
The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] announced the latest commemorative stamp issue ~ “Mary Prince”. A Government spokesperson said, “In keeping with this month’s Emancipation observations, the Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is pleased to advise of the latest commemorative stamp issue ~ ‘Mary Prince’. This newest stamp series features imagery... Read more of this article
Mary Prince Legacy Bus Tour In July & August
The Mary Prince Legacy Bus Tour will be held on select Sundays in July and August. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of Emancipation & Mary Prince Day, Titan Express & The African Ancestories in Bermuda are offering in July & August, “The Mary Prince Legacy Bus Tour”. The tour highlights Mary Prince’s experiences... 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
Students Bring Mary Prince’s Legacy To Life
[Updated with video] “Clearwater Middle School students produced a captivating film about the life and legacy of Mary Prince and the Ministry is delighted to recognize the extraordinary creativity of these young minds,” said Minister of Education Diallo Rabain. A Government spokesperson said, “Under the guidance of their Social Studies Teacher,... 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
Mary Prince Award Launched In The UK
The United Kingdom’s Black Writers’ Guild has launched Mary Prince Memorial Award, which is being offered to “a writer of African or African Caribbean heritage living in Britain and in need of financial support to finish a literary work of any genre.” The award registration form says, “This is a grant for a writer of African... 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
CURB & BNT On Watlington House Demolition
[Updated] CURB said they are “dismayed to learn that, once again, a building of historical importance is demolished” while the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] said they are ”saddened by the loss of this important piece of Bermuda’s cultural heritage.” CURB A spokesperson said, “CURB is dismayed to learn that, once again,... Read more of this article
Cayman Arts Festival To Show Mary Prince Play
The Cayman Arts Festival will feature a production called ‘Sold,’ telling the story of Bermudian Mary Prince on Sunday, February 26. The Cayman Arts Festival website said, “Every so often there is a piece that touches the soul. ‘Sold’ is one such show.” – Music Theatre Review. One woman’s journey to overcome... Read more of this article
360 Tour: Mary Prince Emancipation Park
As the island celebrates Mary Prince Day today, you can take a ‘virtual visit’ to the Mary Prince Emancipation Park in Devonshire – which was renamed in her honour in 2020 – via Bernews 360 degree tour which allows you to move your mouse to view the various angles and/or zoom in, and you can also click the thumbnails at bottom to change the... Read more of this article
