TUCKER HOUSE
TOWN WALKING TOUR ONLYThere is never a better time to download a safe Tour AppFeel free to follow this ST. GEORGE'S SMART WITH A TOUR SIX FT SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WHEN REQUIRED – WEAR A FACEMASKThe PRODUCER of this APP and Local Google Map Guide is Calix Todd Calix has over EIGHTEEN MILLION VIEWS on his GOOGLE MAP PAGEThe coronavirus pandemic could forever change the opening hours for some MuseumsThe Producer of this App Mr. Calix ToddSt. George’s is known as God’s Garden to meWELCOME TO ST.GEORGE'SThe St. George’s Town, was founded in 1612 soon after the 1609 Sea Venture’s wrecked on Bermuda’s reefs. The location is now well known local spot also known as Gate’s Bay or Fort St. Catherine Beach.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO World Heritage Committee; collectively identified The Historic Town of St George’s and related fortifications as a World Heritage Site and Diaspora Trail.On Water Street you can see Tucker House treasure collection of the prominent Tucker Family's silver, china, crystal, antique English mahogany and Bermuda cedar furniture and portraits by Artist Blackburn. The Governor ’s Council decided to move into the house in 1775. His family remained there until 1809. In the kitchen on the eastern side of Tucker's House is Barber's Alley; where American Joseph Hayne Rainey, a former slave, worked as a barber. He escaped to Bermuda in early days and returned to America after the American Civil War as the first Black person in the House of Representatives in Congress.Selfies !!!If your mapping your experience with the BERMUDA SMART TOURS, SEND A SELFIE OF YOUR BEST LOCATION SO WE CANHIGHLIGHT THAT STOP ON THE APP !!!! Reviews help us to improve our products and services, but it also to let others know that we care about delivering the best quality.contact : explore@bermudasmarttours.com calix.todd@gmail.com441-7046631“© App Developer 2021.” BDA.S.T.
BARBER'S ALLEY
Named for Joseph Hayne Rainey (1832-1887), an African-American, who fled the U.S. during the Civil War.While in Bermuda he owned a barbershop and his wife worked as a seamstress for Mrs. Walker, wife of a confederate solider. The irony is when he returned to Charleston after the war he became politically active and was the first African American Congressman elected in 1870 (and subsequently re-elected four times).Barber’s Alley was named in his honor and was the first project of The St. George’s Foundation.
THE WORLD HERITAGE CENTRE BUILDINGTHE WORLD HERITAGE CENTRE/An historic St George’s building is the home of a new brewery and tap room.
SMART TOUR technology safely guides you through visits of the WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN ST. GEORGE'S or see the town's beginnings through video by BERMUDA SMART TOURS ST. GEORGE'S SMART TOURDiaspora TrailThe World Heritage Centre in St George's was built 1860 and is one of the key Ferry points in St. George's. There is also Free Public Wi-Fi is available in this area.On celebrating the mission of The St. George’s Foundation; The World Heritage Centre Building built 1860 became a central point of promoting the town and parish. The center was conceived in 2005, opened in 2009 and closed in 2020. The building was once used as the Queen's warehouse when built in 1860's for stocking ships cargo during the American Civil War. Near by are 17th, 18th and 19th century buildings like the old white Coal Shed Building just before the World Heritage Centre dates back from the 1800's. On Water Street, you can see Tucker House treasure collection of the prominent Tucker Family's silver, china, crystal, antique English mahogany and Bermuda cedar furniture and portraits by Artist Blackburn. The Governor's Council decided to move into the house in 1775. His family remained there until 1809. In the kitchen on the eastern side of Tucker's House is Barber's Alley; where American Joseph Hayne Rainey, a former slave, worked as a barber. He escaped to Bermuda in early days and returned to America after the American Civil War as the first Black person in the House of Representatives in Congress.1. Head up the hill from Pennos Dr. toward York Street2. Turn right onto York St, near the first "Blue BUS STOP", turn left after the first pedestrian crossing.3. Turn into Old Maids Lane. Take the first right and continue left on Aunt Peggy's Lane.
PILOT DARRELL SQUARE
LEFT & FIRST RIGHTDIASPORA TRAILPILOT JAMES ‘JEMMY’ DARRELL SQUAREIn May 1795, James Darrell piloted Admiral George Murray’s ship, the 74-gun HMS Resolute, into Murray’s Anchorage on the North Shore near Tobacco Bay, St. George’s Parish. The Admiral was so impressed with Mr. Darrell’s skills that he recommended that Mr. Darrell be granted his freedom. Pilot Darrell was also known for his bravery. “I do hereby declare the said Jemmy Darrell to be exonerated and released from all manner of Slavery or Servitude whatsoever, and I do earnestly request all Persons to treat him, as a man actually and bona fide Freedman.”-( By Governor James Crawford March 1, 1796.)Shortly after being freed, he purchased a house in St. George’s on what is now Pilot Darrell’s Square. It was restored in 1992 by his great, great, great grandson Romano Ramirez who lives there. Darrell was made a King’s Pilot on May 2, 1796. King's Pilots were premier pilots whose main responsibility was to pilot British Naval ships through the Bermuda reefs. History tells that Pilot Darrell was the first black man to own a home in Bermuda. This modest house was bought and owned by Mr. Darrell in the 18th century. Mr. Darrell was a slave who was “owned” by Captain Francis Darrell of St. George’s Parish. Historians report that he was quite a valuable slave, worth 100 British pounds. Mr. Darrell's experiences as a free man, were not much different than during enslavement due to legislation introduced to limit the rights of freed slaves. He consistently fought these regulations which sought to limit his hard-earned rights. He wrote petitions asking for better pay for pilots, as well as for the legal right for blacks to will their property to their wives, children or relatives. He died at the age of 66 on April 12, 1815. On April 12, 2007, Premier Dr. Ewart Brown presided over a ceremony in the graveyard for slaves and free blacks at St. Peter’s Church in St. George's on the 192nd anniversary of Pilot Darrell’s death. In 2008, the Bermuda Archives held an exhibition, A Very Manifest Alteration, which unveiled the life, and time of Pilot James Darrell 1793-1816 . In honour of Pilot James Darrell, in 2009, a reunion of his descendants was held. Some of the descendants live in Australia, Bermuda and New Zealand. Head down to the BLUE ARROW SIGN on the wall on to Queen Street for the next left and right turn. James "Jemmy" Darrell, a free black slave was buried on the western segregated area for blacks by a dividing wall of St. Peter's Church graveyard that's opposite to his home.
LILI PERFUMERY
To the Perfumery from Silk Alley unto Queen Street turn leftTo the left, is the home for this Perfumery’s exclusive and unique scents. The staff delightfully tell visitors about the techniques of perfume making. This includes how the perfumes are aged and bottled. All Lili Bermuda perfumes are still bottled and packaged individually by hand at this Perfumery.Workshops and tea are offered on special days.
ST.PETER'S CHURCH & WHITE HALL
ST. PETER’S CHURCH NEXT RIGHT OFF QUEEN STREET ONTO CHURCH DIASPORA TRAILSIX FT SOCIAL SOCIAL DISTANCING AND – WEAR A FACEMASK.ST. PETER'S CHURCH & WHITE HALL OPPOSITE THE CHURCHEntry free of charge !!!St. Peter’s Church / Their Majesties Chapel located in the historic town of St. George's.St. Peter’s Church is held amongst history chronicles to be the oldest, constantly used Anglican Church in the western hemisphere. The current church was not the first house of worship on the site. It replaced a storm demolished structure in 1612 which was constructed from wooden posts and a roof of palmetto leaves. Inside, visitors marvel to see the altar from the original structure that was built in 1615 under the supervision of Richard Moore, Bermuda’s first Governor. This is the oldest piece of woodwork in Bermuda. Treasures in the vestry include a very fine collection of communion silver from the 1600's. The oldest part of the church is the area around the triple-tier pulpit. When you enter the architecture structure the decor of this church gives you a reflection back in the 1600's.The Bermuda Parliament first met at the St. Peter’s Church in 1620, thus establishing the assembly as the 3rd oldest Parliament in the world. Outside in the churchyard, there are two graveyards: one toward a walled area to the west of the church. This was for burial of the black slaves and reserved eastward was for whites. In 1698, St. George's had a population of one-third blacks who were mostly brought in from Africa as slaves. St. Peter’s Church remains an important site on the African Bermudian Diaspora Heritage Trail of Bermuda which traces the legacy of slavery in Bermuda. In 1713, St. Peter’s Church was expanded. The tower and wings were added in the 19th century. Regular service is still held on Sunday mornings promptly at 11am. And 400 years after the General Assembly first met in St. George’s in 1620, the Convening of Parliament and Throne Speech led by the now leader Premier David Burt of the Bermuda Government returned to the east end of the island to mark the 400th anniversary.
FEATHERBED ALLEY
DIASPORA TRAILMITCHELL HOUSE ON FEATHERBED ALLEYMitchell House was named after Mr. Walter Mitchell, an architect who had the home built in 1720. It’s been told that Featherbed Alley was named as such following the actions of a wife’s long suffering agony and annoyance over her husband’s excessive alcoholic binges. On one of his particular disorderly bouts, she dumped their feather-bed mattress out of the upper window of Mitchell House to the street below. When her liquored up hubby returned home, sleeping under the stars on the featherbed mattress seemed a splendid option as that’s what he did. At this building is a barred window of the Mitchell House; a Methodist Preacher, John Stephenson was imprisoned as he lacked authority and a permit to preach. He is noted to be the first Methodist minister to have a permanent posting in Bermuda. His spreading of the message of Methodism to blacks, whites, helped slaves and freed slaves was thought to be a threat. From that window with bars, he continued to preach while imprisoned. Government passed a law to silence him regardless of its location.
ST. GEORGE'S HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
DIASPORA TRAILSIX FT SOCIAL DISTANCING AND – WEAR A FACEMASKAfter Featherbed Alley travel onto Duke of York street when you come to the intersection, take a left from Featherbed Alley this resembles a typical Bermudian private home with a Coat of Arms Entrance as in the 1700 Colonial Days. The furnishings, articles and recreated setting from that period of life are worth visiting. On the lower level, visitors can view a working replica of a Gutenberg-Style Press, as well as early editions of Island Newspapers.
UNFINISHED CHURCH
DIASPORA TRAILTHE UNFINISHED CHURCH on Duke of Kent Street, continue up the hill to Church Folly Lane you will find it toward the right.Just as the name suggests, this Gothic structure; is an unfinished church designed by William Hay, an architect of Scottish descent. Construction of The Unfinished Church began in 1870 to replace St. Peter’s Church which was very badly damaged in a storm. The completion of The Unfinished Church was hindered by Parishioner's disagreements over fund allocations and the work came to a halt in 1899. A tornado demolished the roof off in 1925.There is no cost to visit this grey stoned majestic landmark. It’s an edifice of archways, in the Town of St. George's and is a very popular location for weddings and photo ops, special event backdrops, curious visitors and the consuming photographer. After the Unfinished Church return back down to Blockade Alley off Duke of Kent Street.
BLOCKADE ALLEY TO SHINBONE ALLEY
AFTER the Unfinished Church return back down to Blockade Alley off Duke of Kent Street. On Blockade Alley was a historic house named Lough House were a Confederate military agent lived who organized blockade runs, follow on from Blockade Alley to Shinbone Alley.SHINBONE ALLEYDuring war times sailors enjoyed a brothel, women & wine, where drunks creeped out on their shins in War Times which inherited the name Shinbone Alley.SECOND NORMAN S. WALKER BERMUDABLOCKADE-RUN USEPatricia A. KaufmannIn the 4th quarter 2022 issue of the Civil War Philatelist, I wrote an article titled “Decades of Distortion: Norman S. Walker – Bermuda Blockade-Run Mail Henry P. Walker – Internal Consular Mail.”In that article, I stated:The only recorded use of the “Forwarded by N.S. Walker St. Georges Bermuda” handstamp is on a blockade-run cover. It shows the proper 12¢ rate, and it bears the ship routing “Per Flora” into the port of Wilmington, N.C. Th is use clearly demon-strates Maj. Norman S. Walker indeed acted as mail forwarder. To date, there are no other recorded examples.
THE BERMUDIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM
DIASPORA TRAILBERMUDIAN HERITAGE MUSEUMA part of the African Bermudian Diaspora Trail in BermudaThe Bermudian Heritage Association, formed in September 1994, aims to research, collect, preserve, display, promote and manage this wonderful history based on the heritage and accomplishments of Black Bermudians.Situated in the Historic Town of St. George's, the museum is housed in a building that in itself has a vast history. It is designed to be a valuable resource to the entire community. We invite you to tour the facility and discover the grandeur of nearly 400 years of history of the Friendly Societies, Lodges and African Bermudian people's DIASPORA TRAIL.Leaving Mini Yacht club continue over the hill to the left The Bermudian Heritage Museum.
CONVICT BAY AND EAST END MINI YACHT CLUB
DIASPORA TRAILCONVICT BAY AND EAST END MINI YACHT CLUB WITH FREE WI-FIIn this wall of Convict Bay, there's a "Trap Door" which leads up to Fort William and the Gunpowder Plot TrailConvict Bay,The British used to dock the prison confinement ships called hulks such as The Dromedary Hulk, and the Coromandel Hulk. These convict ships played a significant role in the spread of yellow fever in Bermuda. Most of the prisoners were South African and British. During the U.S. Civil War, Bermuda served as a trans-shipment centre.Stop in to the East End Mini Yacht Club, where you can have a beverage and view the Town Harbor.
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SOMER'S GARDEN
SOMER'S GARDENSir George Somer's was a native of Dorset, England, was a privateer in his early years, preyed on Spanish ships in the West Indies. He earned sufficient money to purchase land and build a comfortable home near his native town of Lyme Regis, Dorset. Somers was referred to as “a lion at sea”. In 1603, he was knighted by King James of England. In 1609, Sir George Somers was named in the Virginia Company’s Royal Charter to settle Virginia. In 1609, Somers sailed on the Sea Venture, the resupply fleet’s flagship, that was shipwrecked off Bermuda’s after days of surviving a storm at sea. Somers knew he was responsible to complete the journey to Jamestown, Virginia, to deliver Sir Thomas Gates and the castaways. He supervised the construction of the Patience while Richard Frobisher, a shipwright, directed the building of the larger ship, Deliverance. They used Bermuda cedar wood and some wood from the wrecked Sea Venture. Frobisher’s Buildings Bay is named in honor of the work done by Richard Frobisher. The ships, loaded with food, sailed successfully to Virginia. A short time later the new Governor Thomas West, Baron De La Marr, ordered Somers back to Bermuda to gather supplies. After two days Somers died in Bermuda. His nephew, Matthew Somers buried his uncles heart in Somer's Gardens and entrails in St. George's however, the remains of Somer's body was buried in England. Soon after this Bermuda was named Somer's Islands.Descendants of the castaways, who sailed on the Sea Venture in 1609, still live in Virginia, North Carolina, New Mexico, and New Jersey. With the encouragement of Community and Cultural Affairs.
STATE HOUSE
The Peppercorn Ceremony is an annual event held in late April in the town of St. George's. Each year since 1816 the Freemasons have handed over one peppercorn to his Excellency the Governor in exchange for use of the historic State House.
BRIDGE HOUSE
Located in St. George Bermuda behind Kings Square, Bridge House is one of the oldest buildings of the island built in the 1690s.
KINGS SQUARE - SLID PHOTOS
ORDNANCE ISLARNDYork Street to Kings Square after pedestrian crossing.SIX FT SOCIAL SOCIAL DISTANCING AND – WEAR A FACEMASK.KINGS SQUAREThe Mayor of St. George's brought the sunshine to a UK coastal town last week while on a visit to commemorate Sir George Somers, who helped to found Bermuda.The Bermuda National Trust Museum exhibits from the American Civil War.Town HallGloble HouseBridge HouseState HouseOrdnance IslandGeorge Somer's StatueThe Deliverance replicaSeven Nation FlagsThe stocks — a popular photo spot for visitors to the island — allow people to put their heads and arms through wooden frames, replicating a punishment meted out to people many years ago.Selfies !!!If your mapping your experience with the BERMUDA SMART TOURS, SEND A SELFIE OF YOUR BEST LOCATION SO WE CAN HIGHLIGHT THAT STOP ON THE APP !!!! Reviews help us to improve our products and services, but it also to let others know that we care about delivering the best quality.bermudasmarttour+noreply@googlegroups.com© App Developer 2021 BDA.S.T.
THE NEW INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER
THE NEW INFORMATION SERVICE CENTERYork and Queen StreetThe new Information Service Centre in St. George’s is located on the corner of the Duke of York and Queen Street which is diagonally opposite Robertson’s Drug Store, in the beautiful blue building with white trimmings. Stop in with your questions about our St. George's while you can, pick up your choice of brochures.There is never a better time to download a safe App Tour.The coronavirus pandemic could forever change the opening hours for some Museums.Roundabouts or circles are quite common on Bermuda roads where several roads meet and drive on the left hand side of the road.Selfies !!!If your mapping your experience with the BERMUDA SMART TOURS, SEND A SELFIE OF YOUR BEST LOCATION SO WE CAN HIGHLIGHT THAT STOP ON THE APP !!!! Reviews help us to improve our products and services, but it also to let others know that we care about delivering the best quality.Bermudasmarttour+noreply@googlegroups.com© App Developer 2021 BDA.S.T.
Wahoo’s Bistro and Patio
PUBLIC INFO
KING'S SQUAREThe Mayor of St. George's brought the sunshine to a UK coastal town last week while on a visit to commemorate Sir George Somer's, who helped to found Bermuda.REST ROOMS behind the TOWN HALL, Bank of Butterfield & ATM, HSBC Bank & ATMTAXI Stand in front of the White HorsePink or Blue Bus Stops on either sides just up from the V.I.C. Buildings. Public Bus #1,3,6,10, and 11Post Office on Water StreetFerry at Penno's WharfPOP UP Mobile Services or Venues, Food deliveries: This holiday season Hook wants to highlight sustainability. We have partnered with three local businesses to make gift giving easy while being environmentally-friendly.Private ManicuresHair Styles and Hair CutsSelfies !!!If your mapping your experience with the BERMUDA SMART TOURS, SEND A SELFIE OF YOUR BEST LOCATION SO WE CAN HIGHLIGHT THAT STOP ON THE APP !!!! Reviews help us to improve our products and services, but it also to let others know that we care about delivering the best quality.bermudasmarttour+noreply@googlegroups.com© App Developer 2021 BDA.S.T.
BERMUDA SMART TOURS - WHITE HORSE PUB & RESTAURANT
THE WHARF
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TEMPTATIONS AND Temptations CAVE & COFFEE BAR east 1992
TEMPTATIONS CAFE & COFFEE BAR east 1992
Railway stared 1931-1948 The New Tamptation Resturant and the old train station stop in St.GEORGE'S.
