Rememberance Day In Bermuda
Here in Bermuda Remembrance Day, November 11, is observed at the National War Memorial and Cenotaph on Front Street in the city of Hamilton. The Remembrance Day Parade is a solemn occasion which honours and
Bermuda’s Forts
Due to the fact that Bermuda Forts are easy to find and in picturesque areas, you don't have to be a history buff to enjoy them. Most have been restored, some are in parks, but
Shipwrecks in Bermuda
Shipwrecks are one of Bermuda’s most important cultural resources. They are underwater museums offering the public, tourists, students and scholars a unique opportunity to investigate the remains of vessels that made our Western Hemisphere what
The History of Bermuda Shorts
Bermuda is the only place in the world where there is national attire for men. Millions of people who have not yet visited Bermuda may think they know of Bermuda Shorts. But only the dress Bermuda shorts - what male
Bermuda Architecture
Bermuda architecture today refers to the style, not the construction. It follows closely the style often referred to as British Colonial, found throughout the Caribbean (800 miles to the south) Then, much of the construction was local, including the limestone (instead of concrete block), all roof slates, and native cedar wood. Nowadays, all construction workers in Bermuda must by law be Bermudian, and the concrete block and some roof slate they use is made locally. But practically everything else - such as wood timbers and tools they use - is imported...
Bermuda’s Beautiful Flora
Bermuda’s native flora and fauna originates from south-eastern North America and the Caribbean, supplied by wind-borne dispersal and via the Gulf Stream. Yet despite this isolation, and small size, over 8,000 species have been recorded
