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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
