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 Another view of Fort Catherine by VeronicaG
There is a spectacular beach located at the foot of this fort, St. Catherine's beach. We found it to be the nicest of two we visited. Address: 15 Cool PondPhone: 441-297-1920Directions: North/Easternmost
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 St. Peter's Church at St.
George by VeronicaG
St. Peter's (1713) is the oldest church in Bermuda. It sits on the site of what once was the oldest Anglican church in the Western Hemisphere built in 1612 but destroyed in a storm. St. Peter's holds within its sacred walls a Bible from 1594, a 1625 chalice and the oldest piece of furniture on the island, the mahogany altar.
The church is opened from 10 am-4:30 pm and is free. Address: Duke of York StreetPhone: 441-297-8359Directions: North/Easternmost
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At the far eastern end of Bermuda lies the historic city (more like a town) of St. George. Founded in the early 17th century, St. George is Bermuda's oldest settlement, and until the early 19th century, served as Bermuda's capital. In its early days, St. George was very much tied, via trade and personnel exchange, to the Virginia Company colony at Jamestown, VA.
St. George has been a pivotal part of US history as well, serving as smuggler's headquarters both during the Revolutionary War. And, St. George was a haven for the Confederate States privateer navy during our Civil War.
Today, St. George is primarily a tourist attraction and port...the business expanse that defines the Bermudian capital Hamilton has not affected St. George. This is a place consisting of narrow lanes and historic homes. Down at the harbor, they still have an old "dunking stool", a colonial times punishment fitting such crimes as gossip, etc.
St. George has pubs, shops, historical museums, a nifty parfumerie, and one of the "new world's" oldest churches at St. Peter's. In 2000, St. George was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Leave a Comment Directions: North/Easternmost end of the island. From Hamilton, you can access St. George via buses 10 or 11, or via the ferry system.
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St. George was founded in 1612. It is the oldest town in Bermuda and was once the capital. It is deemed to be the oldest speaking colonial town existing today. The streets are winding and narrow; the buildings romantic in nature.
King's Square is where you'll see stocks, whipping posts and pillories--forms of punishment in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Town Hall and Visitors Bureau are located on the square. Directions: North/Easternmost
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Located on the eastern side of King's Square is the St. George's town hall. Quite honestly, this part of town looks a little bit like a DisneyWorld set. But, don't be deceived...quaint as it may be, the town hall is still a functioning governmental edifice. The mayor and council meet here regularly.
The Town Hall was erected in 1782 (one year before the defeat of Cornwallis at Yorktown over in America) and is constructed, both inside and out, of native Bermuda cedar. The interior, in particular, is asthestically pleasing, and there are numerous portraits of past and present St. George mayors.
Open 10 am - 4 pm, Monday-Saturday, and admission is free. Leave a Comment Address: On King's Square, St. GeorgePhone: 441-297-1532Directions: On King's Square, on the eastern side.
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Talk about your "fixer-upper", St. George's "Unfinished Church" does need a bit more work...OK seriously, this is a church that was started, but due to a continuing run of obstacles, never reached their "grand opening"...
Construction of the church started in the 1870s, and the magnificent Gothic structure was meant to be a replacement for St. Peter’s Church, which is still "in business" in St. George, and an attraction in its own right. Following a series of problems, including parish infighting, financial difficulties and a damaging storm, it was abandoned on the eve of its completion. Today, the picturesque ruins are a protected historic monument and part of the St. George's World Heritage Site.
For more information, contact the Bermuda National Trust, below. Leave a Comment Address: Head of Duke of Kent Street, St. George'sPhone: 441-297-1423Directions: From downtown St. George, leave town (the King's Square area) via York Street, heading east. Turn left onto Duke of Kent Street, the Unfinished Church is visible as you climb the hill.
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The quaint church of St. Peter's in St. George is chock-full of history, and is well worth a short visit. Located in the historic town of St George, St Peter’s Church is believed to be the oldest continually used Anglican church in the Western hemisphere. The original church was built from Bermuda cedar with a palmetto-thatch roof in 1612. Most of the present structure dates from 1713 but some features, such as the steeple, were later additions. The first Bermuda Parliament met here in 1620, making it the 3rd oldest parliament in the world.
Inside you will see the altar from the original structure. It was built in 1615 by Bermuda’s first governor, Richard Moore, who was also responsible for the construction of the first Fort St Catherine and is the oldest example of Bermudian woodwork existing today. The church’s font is over 500 years old and was brought to Bermuda by the first settlers.
The churchyard contains the 2 graveyards; a walled area to the west of the church was for black slaves whilst the one on the east was reserved for white parishioners. Here you can see the grave of Sir Richard Sharples, the governor of Bermuda, assassinated in 1973. Close to the back entrance of the church you can also find a 500-year old cedar tree; its branches once bore the church’s bell.
The church is open daily from 10 am - 4 pm, and I'd suggest having a nice chat with the vicar, who's usually on-site. I personally LOVE pipe organs, and I did everything I could to convince the "right reverend" to fire up St. Peter's organ, but I was unsuccessful. Just the same, I was careful to leave a little donation in their "building fund box". :) Leave a Comment Address: York Street, St. GeorgePhone: 441-297-8359Directions: From the King's Square area, proceed left (west) on York Street. After about a block, you'll see St. Peter's on the right side of York Street, up a short series of steps.Website: www.anglican.bm
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I had the privalige of a three hour tour of Bermuda and my guide was a native of Saint George Sharon Kirby you can reach her by phone below and she charges $36 an hour. Think this is great value for getting oriented in a very basic way and seeing an overview of the 21 square miles of Bermuda . Leave a Comment Address: all over the IslandPhone: 414 747 8411
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I did not have much time to look for Birds on this trip but would love to get the chance to. Near my hotel each morning there were White-tailed Tropicbirds which are common in Bermuda in March when I was there (as this is the breeding season) but are very rare elsewhere. They were a wonderful show to watch in the early morning darting about with their long twin tail feathers.
On the beach there were a few very friendly Ruddy Turnstone who seemed to like getting their photo taken I could walk right up to them.
In the Spring in Bermuda you can see brightly colored birds in breeding plumage. Blue Grosbeaks, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Indigo Buntings, Scarlet tanagers. Leave a Comment Address: Any BeachDirections: Bermuda Audubon society manages the folowing areas Paget Marsh Sear's Cave Somerset Long Bay Winifred Gibbins Nature Reserve Blue Hole Park Hog Bay Park Spittal PondWebsite: http://www.audubon.bm/Birdwatching.htm
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 Town of St. George from a
cruise ship 2004 by grandmaR, 4 more photos
1. King's Square with a replica of a pillory and stocks
2. Ordnance Island with the Deliverance, a replica of the vessel that carried the shipwrecked Sea Venture passengers on to Virginia. (fee)
3. White Horse Tavern
4. Town Hall which has antique cedar furnishings and a collection of photographs of previous lord mayors. Bermuda Journey, a multimedia audiovisual presentation, is shown here several times a day. (free)
5. Bridge House which was once the home of several governors of Bermuda.
6. Old State House - the oldest stone building in Bermuda, dating from 1620, and was once the home of the Bermuda Parliament. It's the site of the ancient Peppercorn Ceremony, in which the Old State House pays the government a "rent" of one peppercorn annually.
7. Somers Garden -The heart of Sir George Somers, the admiral of the Sea Venture, is buried here. (free)
8. St. George's Historical Society Museum
9. Featherbed Alley Printery
10. St. Peter's Church The present church was built in 1713, with a tower added in 1814. You can wander around the church and graveyard for free.
11. Bermuda National Trust Museum
12. Carriage Museum (free)
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St. George Tips Leave a Comment Directions: North/Easternmost
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