Paget Primary School transformed into a Bermuda Black History Museum on Thursday, February 21. Consul General Dierman joined Premier David Burt, Sir John Swan, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain, special honorees, parents and other visitors on a student-led tour throughout the school which featured detailed exhibits of Bermuda’s heroes. Thank you to all students and teachers who worked hard to create such an elaborate display and for teaching us all about the historic achievements of many Bermudians. Special thanks to the featured heroes who met with students leading up to this event and were available to assist students in sharing information about their contributions. The Consulate is honored to celebrate Black History Month with both the United States and Bermuda.
In this exhibit, we learned all about former premier Sir John Swan. Students shared information about his background in politics and business and discussed meeting him on an earlier occasion where he told them to follow their dreams.
This exhibit focused on the history of Bermuda's defense system and information about the Royal Bermuda Regiment.
Consul General Dierman and Museum Guide Daylen Heaven meet honoree, Lt. Col. C. Eugene Raynor, OBE,ED.
Students demonstrate for equality while sharing information about Dr. E.F. Gordon - a physician, parliamentarian, civil rights activist and labor leader in Bermuda
Meet the Talbot brothers! One of the most popular calypso performers in the 1950's were popular with American tourists and also performed in the United States. The Talbot brothers appeared on numerous television programs including the Ed Sullivan show.
Learning about the history behind Bermuda holiday Cup Match, Consul General Dierman met cricketer Janeiro Tucker, who has made many contributions to the sport and holds various Cup Match records.
The Bermuda Gombey is an iconic cultural symbol that reflects the island's blend of African, Caribbean and British cultures. Gombey dancers are an iconic, cultural, folk life tradition, delivering a unique performance art, full of colorful costumes, dancing and drumming.
By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 22 February, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Consul General, Events, News, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: Bermuda heroes, Bermuda history, Black History Month, U.S. Consulate General Hamilton