Welcome to St Peter’s Church in St George’s, Bermuda.The oldest Anglican Church outside the British Isles and the oldest Protestant church in continuous use in the New WorldEstablished when Bermuda was settled by the Virginia Company in 1612, for over 400 years this has been the church of the Town of St George. It is a cultural and historic icon, a holy place at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Central to the life of the settlers community was the wooden church, the international planting of the Church of England in the New World. The church, rebuilt several times over the years, eventually in stone, and dedicated to the Apostle St. Peter in 1826, is the birthplace of Christian worship in Bermuda.For our 400th anniversary in 2012, Her Majesty the Queen, as a gift in her Diamond Jubilee year, granted St Peter’s Church the Royal designation “Their Majesties Chappell”, a designation first used for this church in the 1690s during the reign of King William III and Queen Mary II.We strive to meet the growing opportunities for Christian witness and service in our community and as we welcome over 60,000 visitors annually, many of whom take a moment for a quiet prayer in this sacred place. Our parish includes Chapel of Ease in St. David’s and the Unfinished Church.
Tucker House
A tour of historic Tucker House, set in the heart of the Old Town on historic Water Street, offers an intriguing window back in time through the stories of the people who lived and worked here. Built around 1752 by a merchant mariner, the house has changed very little in structure since then. It was once the home of Henry Tucker, President of the Governor’s Council, and features an extensive collection of antiques including fine porcelain, portraits and Bermuda-cedar furniture. The old kitchen on the ground floor was once a barber shop run by Joseph Rainey, who was born into slavery and went on to become the first Black US Senator and one of the first Black US Congressmen. The basement houses a fascinating exhibition of artefacts found during an archaeological dig in the grounds of the house.Entrance is free but donations are greatly appreciated and support the Bermuda National Trust’s heritage mission!
The Globe Hotel
Built in 1699 by Governor Samuel Day, the Globe Museum has a long and colourful history. Standing much as it did when it was built, its Flemish gabled roof contrasts sharply with traditional Bermudian architecture. During its more than 300-years of existence, it has been the Governor’s residence, offices for the Confederate forces during the US Civil War, and a hotel patronised by Mark Twain. It now houses the exhibition Rogues and Runners: Bermuda and the American Civil War and the Trustworthy Gift Shop.Entrance is free but donations are greatly appreciated and support the Trust’s heritage mission!
St George Town Hall
St. George's Town Hall is a historic landmark and the heart of civic life in Bermuda's oldest town. Established in 1782, this charming building has been the center of municipal affairs for over two centuries, reflecting the town's rich heritage and its pivotal role in Bermuda's history.St. George's, founded in 1612, is the oldest continuously inhabited English settlement in the New World. The Town Hall was constructed to serve as the meeting place for the town's elected officials, providing a dedicated space for the administration and governance of the community. Its construction marked a significant development in the town’s civic infrastructure, symbolizing the growth and organization of St. George's as a vital hub of activity.
State House
Welcome to the Old State House, a cornerstone of Bermuda's rich history and a testament to the island's colonial past. Built in 1620 in the historic town of St. George's, the Old State House stands as the oldest surviving stone building in Bermuda, aside from some fortifications. It was originally constructed as the first purpose-built home for Bermuda's House of Assembly, making it a significant landmark in the island's governance and architectural heritage.
Bermuda Heritage Museum
Opened in 1998, the Bermuda Heritage Museum charts the history of enslavement in Bermuda and honours the social, cultural and political accomplishments of black Bermudians, from pre-emancipation to the present day. Located in a 19th-century building that once housed an order of the Friendly Society – which lended a helping hand to blacks after emancipation – the museum has many artefacts, photographs and installations that memorialize such important events as the 1959 Theatre Boycott, which ended segregation in Bermuda. The museum, located in the Town of St. George, is also a stop on the African Diaspora Heritage Trail, which traces Bermuda’s legacy of enslavement across the island.During your visit, you’ll learn the history of Cup Match (the a two-day cricket game match which includes a public holiday celebrated celebrating during the Bermuda’s Emancipation and Mary Prince Day holidays), Bermudian Black lodges and the 1959 Theatre Boycott, the event that ultimately ended segregation in Bermuda.
The Unfinished Church
Welcome to the Unfinished Church, an evocative and picturesque landmark situated in the historic town of St. George's, Bermuda. This striking Gothic ruin, begun in 1874 and never completed, stands as a testament to the island’s architectural ambitions and the turbulent history that halted its construction.
Mitchell House Museum
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 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 point on it became the Mitchell House Museum.
Fort St. Catherine & Museum
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Somers Garden
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Tobacco Bay
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Achilles Bay
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St. Catherine's Beach
Gates Fort
King's Square
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Bermuda National Trust
Old Rectory
Old State House
Stewart Hall
Coney Island Park
St. David's Lighthouse
Clearwater Beach
The Battery Fort
Cashew City Beach
Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve
Southside Raceway
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo (BAMZ)
Crystal & Fantasy Caves
Blue Hole Hill Park
Prospero’s Cave
Verdmont Museum
Spittal Pond Nature Reserve
Devil’s Hole Aquarium
Harrington Sound
Portuguese Rock (formerly known as “Spanish Rock”)
Old Devonshire Church (Christ Church or Brackish Pond Church)
Devondale
Jordan SmithPhone: +1 441‑236‑6483 ext 215 Email: jsmith@bnt.bm
