National Museum of Bermuda

This is a 4-part lecture series, exploring the links and the global forces throughout the Atlantic World that helped shape Bermuda as we know it today. Whether cultural, familial, social or political, Bermuda has links with Latin and North America, the Caribbean, Africa, UK and Europe: the Atlantic World.

Knowing, understanding and appreciating our history enables us to effectively navigate the present, to shape our identity and to strengthen our purpose in the world.

Lectures are structured as “problem-based” presentations. This method encourages a greater sense of understanding and engagement with the content. These lectures are part of the NMB Teacher Professional Development programme endorsed by Department of Education through teachers can receive professional development credit from the Bermuda Education Council.

Lecture 1

The Early Atlantic Age (1250-1609): Why and how did we get here?

Lecture 2

Bermuda’s early settlement & economic growth (1609-1800). What are the critical relationships and adaptions that shaped Bermuda?

Lecture 3

Bermuda’s Evolution (1850–1945): How did Bermuda transform from a regional to global island?

Lecture 4

Modern Bermuda (1945–today): What can we learn from the past to shape a better future?

Bermuda and the Atlantic World: Lecture Series