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Bermuda Historical Society Museum
The public rooms are small but full of Bermudian treasures. Coins, Silver and furniture have been gathered together, including rare and valuable "Hog" money.
There is a model of the ship The Sea Venture which Sir George Somers sailed on to colonize Bermuda. The ship was wrecked near St. George.
The Museum has some unusual Bermuda history books and you can buy them. There is 1830 make crystal chandelier. There is also a Wedgwood vase and a great silver collection. These silver items were made by local silversmiths of those days. They created the items from the coins as there was no other source of silver available in Bermuda.
Bermuda Historical Society Museum
There is clock made by a Silversmith Jeweler in 1790 which is a superb piece showing great craftsmanship. Over 1-foor tall, this clock has a pagoda style top and a silver-brass face. There are number melody tunes played by the clock.
You will also see a type written copy of the letter that George Washington wrote in 1775 asking Bermuda for gunpowder and help in America's revolution.
They are now trying to obtain an inventory or list of the documents regarding the SA War that are stored with the Bermuda Historical Society Museum as well as photos to render a better service to all researchers.
The house is set in gardens, now called the Par-La-Ville Park, that are open to the public. Here you will find businessmen taking lunch and lots of chattering school children.
The house used to be the home of William B Perrot, who was Bermuda's first Post Master General. Perot planned the gardens during his time at the post office, and the place has changed very little since. The Perot Post Office is right next to the Bermuda Historical Society Museum.
The building also houses Bermuda National Library.
How to reach Bermuda Historical Society Museum?
It's located in Hamilton city on Queen Street next to Perot Post Office.
Address: Par-La-Ville, 13 Queen Street, Hamilton. Phone: 441/295-2487
Check out Bermuda Tourist Map to view the location.
Open Hours
There is no admission fee and the museum is open between 9:30a.m - 3:30p.m from Monday - Saturday. It's closed on public holidays.
Related Articles
1) Check out Bermuda Museums for great museums & historical buildings in Bermuda.
2) Check out Pembroke Parish and Hamilton City for many other attractions in and around City of Hamilton.
3) Check out Bermuda Sightseeing for many other great tourist attractions in Bermuda
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