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Pre-Peppercorn Ceremony Reception Planned
Hosted by Fort St. Catherine, a Pre-Peppercorn Ceremony Sunset Reception will be held on Monday, April 18, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm under the distinguished patronage of The Mayor of St. George, Quinell Francis. This free event will feature an open house to explore the fort and a fashion show with the sale of locally designed hats, fascinators and headpieces. There... Read more of this article
BBC News: Special Ceremony, 200th Anniversary
[Written by Adrienne Smatt, Bermuda Broadcasting Co.] The 200th Peppercorn Ceremony takes place later this month and organizers are planning to go all out to mark the anniversary. In a ceremony steeped in tradition, the Governor each year accepts one peppercorn from Freemasons, as annual rent for use of the Old State House in St. George’s. Martin... Read more of this article
Photos: Peppercorn Ceremony In St. George’s
The annual Peppercorn Ceremony took place this morning [Apr 22] in St. George’s, following a tradition which first began in 1816. Marked by pomp, circumstance, and pageantry, the King’s Square ceremony requires the Governor to accept the annual peppercorn rent paid by Freemasons for use of the State House. The State House was built in 1620 and is... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: St George’s Peppercorn Ceremony
[Updated with video] Despite the less than co-operative weather, the annual Peppercorn Ceremony took place this morning [Apr 23] in St. George’s, following a tradition which first began in 1816. Marked by pomp, circumstance and pageantry, the King’s Square ceremony requires the Governor to accept the annual peppercorn rent paid by Freemasons for... Read more of this article
Video: 2013 St George’s Peppercorn Ceremony
Even cloudy skies and the threat of rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the large crowd which turned out at King’s Square in St. George’s yesterday [Apr 24] for the pomp and pageantry of the annual Peppercorn ceremony. Governor George Fergusson, in all his ceremonial finery, inspected the band and troops of the Bermuda Regiment... Read more of this article
Photo Gallery: 2013 Peppercorn Ceremony
The Peppercorn Ceremony took place this morning [Apr 24] in St. George’s, following a tradition which first began in 1816. The slightly inclement weather did not stop crowds from coming out, with groups of school children lining the square to watch the pomp and pageantry. Marked by pomp, circumstance and pageantry, the King’s Square ceremony requires... Read more of this article
Upcoming: St. George’s Peppercorn Ceremony
The pomp and ceremony Bermuda is renowned for will be on full display later this month [Apr.24] when the annual Peppercorn Ceremony takes place in St. George’s. Held every year since 1816 on Kings Square in the Town of St George, the Peppercorn Ceremony involves the ceremonial payment of the “rent” of one peppercorn for the continued use of... Read more of this article
Six Videos: 2011 Peppercorn Ceremony
As has happened for almost 200 years, the annual Peppercorn Ceremony took place in St George’s this morning [Apr.27]. It began in 1816, and is marked by pomp, circumstance and pageantry, with the Governor accepting the annual peppercorn rent paid by Freemasons for use of the State House. You can view photos and read more about the Ceremony by... Read more of this article
Photos #2: 2011 Peppercorn Ceremony
It started in 1816, and continues today. The annual Peppercorn Ceremony in St George’s is one of Bermuda’s oldest and most colourful traditions. The State House was built in 1620 and is Bermuda’s oldest stone building. The landmark was used for the General Assembly of Bermuda until 1816, when the capital moved to Hamilton. The Government of... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Peppercorn Ceremony
The Peppercorn Ceremony which took place this morning [Apr.27] in St. George’s began in 1816 and is now one of Bermuda’s oldest and most colourful traditions. Marked by pomp, circumstance and pageantry, the King’s Square ceremony requires the Governor to accept the annual peppercorn rent paid by Freemasons for use of the State... Read more of this article
