Culture

Discover the History of Mitchell House
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Discover the History of Mitchell House

If anyone were to write a rock song about the iconic Mitchell House, we think it would be called 'Stairway to History'. The Georgian 'welcoming arms' of the house's front steps ushers all the visitors who enter to take a trip into the past. Mitchell House was built in 1730 and its original architecture and décor has largely been maintained over the centuries. Mitchell House was acquired in 1920s by the recently formed St. George's Historical Society and from that…

May 19, 2023

Written by: Adrienne Miller

Ode to the Onion: The History and Culture of Bermuda’s Once Famous Export
Culture

Ode to the Onion: The History and Culture of Bermuda’s Once Famous Export

The famous Bermuda onion, popular the world over, is known for its sweet taste and a flavour so mild some say you can eat them like apples. But how did the onion become synonymous with Bermuda and how did they…

May 19, 2023

The Bermudian’s Almanac: May
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The Bermudian’s Almanac: May

The Floral Pageant 1930Dignitaries enjoy the first all-Bermuda Floral Pageant on April 27, 1930 beneath awnings at the old Hamilton Hotel. The parade was a regular feature during the 1930's and was revived in the early 1950's after a break…

May 18, 2023

5 Things To Do This Weekend
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5 Things To Do This Weekend

Looking to have some fun this weekend? Here's what's going on around the island. FISH FRY FUNDRAISER Get your tickets in advance for the Family Affair Fish Fry Fundraiser at Thyme Restaurant, supporting the Family Center and Focus Counselling Services. FLAG…

May 18, 2023

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Bermuda’s Caves Reimagined

After breaking down the best Beaches, Forts, and Parks, we're exploring local cave habitats and giving the scoop on which is best and why.   Accessibility - Crystal Caves The most classic Bermuda cave, attracting visitors and locals alike. The story goes…

May 17, 2023

Written by: Fae Sapsford

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Places to Discover: The Unfinished Church

Rising like a ghost on the side of Government Hill Road in St. George’s is a beautiful relic called the Unfinished Church. Known locally as the “Folly of St. George’s”, it has been a centerpiece of gothic architecture and visitor…

May 17, 2023

Written by: Terri Mello