FORTS AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS

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Bermuda National Trust Museum, also known as The Globe Hotel The Globe Hotel was the office of the Confederate agent in Bermuda during the American Civil War, which makes this lovely historic building a very appropriate site for the exciting exhibit ’Rogues & Runners - Bermuda and the American Civil War’. This is a different angle on a major event in US history: the story of an island which made a small fortune from the blockade running trade. A visit to the Globe starts with a video programme ’Bermuda: Centre of the Atlantic’. Location: King’s Square, St George’s. 441-297-1423. Adults $5; students $2.

Old Rectory Built around 1699 by Captain George Dew, a privateer, this is one of the oldest houses in Bermuda. In the late 18th Century it was inhabited by Parson Richardson, nicknamed 'The Little Bishop'. He was such a character that his house is still called the old rectory although it was the only one while he livied in it. Owned by the Bermuda National Trust, the building is a private residence; however, it is open to the public November to March on Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 5pm. Located behind St. Peter's Church in St. Georges. 441-297-4261.

Tucker House Museum Tucker House was built in the mid-18th century, and of the three Trust museums, is the most typical of early Bermudian house construction. It was built as a merchant’s house and was home to Henry Tucker, President of the Governor’s Council from 1775 to 1807. It faced directly onto the harbour when it was built, with the classic Bermudian configuration of elegant residence over a commercial basement. This museum is filled with Colonial Bermudian artifacts, silver and furniture. Located on Water Street, St. George’s. 441-236-0617.

Verdmont Museum Verdmont Historic House museum is set in period-planted gardens with a panoramic view over the south shore. Built in about 1710, it is four-squared with four great chimneys. Unlike most buildings of its period, Verdmont has remained virtually unchanged structurally for almost 300 years. It was bought in 1951 by the Historical Monuments Trust and became a museum in 1956. Located on Sayle Road off of Collector’s Hill in Smith’s Parish. 441-2367369. Adults $5, Student (6-18 years) $2. Combination Ticket to all three Trust museums $10.

Waterville Waterville was built in 1725 by John Trimingham II. It is now The Bermuda National Trust’s headquarters set in beautifully planted gardens and a small park. One of the The Bermuda National Trust’s Museums. The Bermuda National Trust is a not-for-profit, membership-based, conservation organisation, charged with the responsibility for Bermuda’s historical and environmental heritage. Location: The Lane & Pomander Road, Paget

Fort Hamilton
This fort was built to protect Hamilton Harbour, has panoramic views, a peaceful place with well tended lawns, a garden moat, dungeons, and never used 18 tonne artillery pieces relocated here from Fort Langton. Location: Happy Valley Road, just east of Hamilton

Fort Scaur
In the 1860’s, the 61st Foot Regiment was sent to Scaur Hill to build a fort. Work at Scaur Hill continued into the 1880’s when a ditch, which extends acroos Somerset Island, was excavated and the fort was armed with 64 pound guns on disappearing carriages. In 1941, the American 52nd Coast Artillery mounted 2 8 inch railways guns at Scaur Hill. The Americans manning the guns nicknamed the fort ’Cockroach Gulch’. Location: Scaur Hill, Somerset

Fort St. Catherine
Fort St. Catherine was built in 1614, over the beach where Bermuda’s first settlers came ashore. Audio/visual displays depict the island’s history. There are replicas of the Crown Jewels guarded by a wax figure of a Beefeater, guns and weapons collections and cannons looking out to the horizon. The old Town of St. George’s is nearby. Open daily 9:30am - 4.30pm, with last admission at 4pm. Adults $5, Children $2. Location: St. George’s. Tel: 441-297-1920.