The Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1853 – Bermuda’s Deadliest Summer
Feverishly Fast Ships and Bermuda’s Deadliest Summer From the earliest days of the colony, yellow fever periodically arrived in Bermuda […]
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The Hogge Penny: How Wild Pigs Inspired Bermuda’s First Currency
When the English survivors of the Sea Venture shipwreck came ashore in 1609, Bermuda’s wild hogs proved to be an invaluable source of food, helping to ensure their survival and ultimately leading to the establishment of a permanent settlement in 1612.
St. George’s Bermuda Street Names: Shinbones to Featherbeds
Unlike many colonial settlements that were carefully planned on paper, St. George’s evolved organically. Its streets followed the well-trodden footpaths created by settlers, sailors, merchants and soldiers as they sought the quickest routes between homes, wharves, shops and fortifications.
Discover the Magic and Meaning of Bermuda’s Moongates
Wander through Somers Garden in St. George’s, the Botanical Gardens in Paget, or Palm Grove Gardens in Devonshire, and you will see them: perfect circles of weathered limestone cutting beautifully through the greenery.
The Famous Author Who Helped Ban Cars from Bermuda
In 1905, the island briefly experimented with a handful of motor vehicles including most notably the “Scarlet Runner,” which was introduced in 1905 to transport visitors to the South Shore. Residents complained that the noisy machines frightened horses
Answering the Number One Question Visitors Ask About Bermuda
When Bermuda was first settled, colonists built simple shelters using native Bermuda cedar and thatched palmetto leaves. Unfortunately, these early structures proved vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical storms. At the same time, settlers faced another challenge: Bermuda had no rivers, lakes, or streams to provide a reliable source of fresh water.
The Front Street You Never Knew
In 1790, the government of Bermuda purchased 145 acres of land for the township of Hamilton, making Front Street the first surveyed road and in 1815 the Capital moved to Hamilton
The Shipwreck that led to the Settlement of Bermuda
When you stand on Fort St. Catherine beach in St. George’s, you aren’t just looking at a reef – you’re looking at the site of a maritime miracle that impacted American history.
The Devasting Burning of Bermuda’s First Luxury Hotel
Built during the 1850s and opening its doors in the early 1860s, the Hamilton hotel was Bermuda’s first purpose-built luxury hotel
Exploring the Gibraltar of the West
Delve into the significant historical events that have influenced Bermuda’s development and identity over the centuries.