Do You Know… What George Washington promised the people of Bermuda in 1775?
By Horst Augustinovic The thirteen American colonies that rebelled against Britain, were just as English as Bermudians, who regularly traded with those colonies, had family living in the American colonies and sent their children to
Did you know…… About William Gillies
Did you know about William Gillies – Diver and Restorer of Underwater Artifacts? By Horst Augustinovic Billy Gillies was six years old when the Spanish luxury liner Cristobal Colon wrecked on a reef east of
The Artist – Steven Masters
By Nadia Hall “Studies have shown that children like to learn from other children,” Steven Masters whispers, just out of earshot of his buzzing 8th grade classroom. “I love it when they give each other
Bermuda Cuisine – Condiments, savories, appetizers, main dishes and desserts
Bermuda cuisine is often superb in taste and texture. But they are for those who do not have to watch their weight or calorie or cholesterol count! Note that "Bermuda cuisine" really means how the
Historical Stories – Do you know… About Hubert ‘Sparky’ Lightbourne
By Horst Augustinovic Sparky Lightbourne was born on February 26th 1923 in Pembroke, the second of five children. During a happy childhood riding his beloved pedal bike, playing marbles and flying kites – and getting
Heritage Matters – Casemates Barracks goes National
By Dr. Edward Cecil Harris, MBE, JP, PHD, FSA Seven years ago, the then Bermuda Maritime Museum, with the kind permission of the West End Development Corporation (WEDCO) and its Chairman (later a Minister of
