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St. Georges
'
World Heritage Site
World Heritage Site
Cultural Activities
Bridge House
1 Bridge Street

Built shortly after 1700, Bridge
House is one of the Town’s most
picturesque buildings. This was
the home of Governor, Benjamin
Bennett and later of Bridger
Goodrich, a Virginian loyalist,
whose privateers once blockaded
Chesapeake Bay, much to the
annoyance of U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.Lower floor is now
the home of the Bermuda National Gallery East

Bermudian Heritage Museum
Historical Activities
Junction of Duke of York and Water Streets
Re-enactments and Guided Tours
The first fully exhibited Black
History Museum of Bermuda,
located in the historic Samaritans’
Lodge.
297-4126

St. David’s Island Historical
Check with your nearest VIC or hotel concierge for a list of
Society at Carter House
current historical activities, dates and times.
34 Southside Road, St. David’s Island

Built in the 17th century by the de-
scendants of Christopher Carter,
who was wrecked on Bermuda in St. George’s Olde Towne Market
the Sea Venture in 1609, and re-
mains today largely in its original Experience an old European-style
form. It is now the museum of the street market of yesteryear. Explore
St. David’s Island Historical Society the hidden treasures along Water
Street while enjoying local foods, arts
where the culture and history of
and crafts, fresh local produce and a
the unique people of St David’s is
pedlars' market.
exhibited. Nestled next to Carter House amongst endemic and
native plants and trees as well as Bermuda mystery roses, is a replica Check with your nearest VIC or hotel concierge for date and
settlers' dwelling, c. 1612, built using the same English tech- time.
niques, 17th century tools and local materials, including a Palmetto
thatched roof—a 400th anniversary project.
293-5960

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