Bermuda 2009 - 400th Anniversary

“Bermuda’s history is a testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of the people who call Bermuda home...”
Message from Her Majesty, The Queen

“This upcoming year of celebration will be like none other...”
A letter from the Premier

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Upcoming Events

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  01/1/2009
   - 05/25/2009
THE ARGUS 400 CHALLENGE
To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the settlement of Bermuda and the 100th anniversary of the first Bermuda Day Half-Marathon Derby, Argus challenges you to run the 2009 Bermuda Day Half-Marathon Derby. You provide the feet; we’ll provide the support. Thursday January 1, 2009 through May 25, 2009

  01/1/2009
   - 01/1/2009
New Year’s Day Walk at Spittal Pond
On January 1, 2009 from 1pm - 3.30pm Imagine Bermuda 2009, with the cooperation of the Bermuda National Trust and that of the Parks Department, will hold a Walk to Spittal Pond– the site of one of the 1st visitations on the island – some 460 years ago. Connect with the site of some of the first visitors to Bermuda in 1543 - Spanish Rock which is due to be renamed, Portuguese Rock in September 2009.

  01/1/2009
   - 06/30/2009
Saltus Grammar School’s 2009 Celebration
Saltus Grammar School has planned a number of events throughout the school year to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Bermuda's permanent habitation. Among these are: special assemblies, a display of student family trees to highlight the multi-cultural nature of Bermuda, a 17th Century school day (students in costume). In January Saltus will have a giant birthday cake and a Bermuda T-shirt Grub Day

  01/3/2009
Signature Event: LAUNCH OF BERMUDA’S 400TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
JOIN US to celebrate the start of the 400th Anniversary Celebration on Front Street in Hamilton from 7 – 10pm for AMAZING PERFORMANCES, FOOD, FESTIVITIES.......FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT! Click here for more information or call us at the Bermuda2009 Office - 292 -8990

  01/3/2009
BOOK - THE LIZARD AND THE ROCK by Joanne Burgess
The Lizard & the Rock" is a fable that describes the beginnings of Bermuda and the resistance to and longing for change on a small island that is undiscovered.

  01/8/2009
   - 02/28/2009
Signature Event: BERMUDA FESTIVAL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
In Bermuda’s 400th Anniversary year, from January 8th to February 28th, the Festival will particularly feature Bermudians who have chosen the performing arts as their profession and their talent will be demonstrated either individually or through a variety of collaborations with other world class performers. A signature performance will be Shakespeare's TEMPEST directed by Bermudian, Joel Froomkin. Feb.25-28th

  01/15/2009
   - 12/30/2009
Display of Bermuda Books by Bookmart/Brown&Co.
In support of the 400 Anniversary Celebrations the Bookmart will mount a display each month, starting in January 2009, that will feature books by local authors. The aims of the displays are: to highlight local books each month that speak to the history and culture of Bermuda; to encourage residents to become knowledgeable about our history and to support Celebrating 400 years. Books on Bermuda History will be displayed in January.

  01/21/2009
ONION SERIES BY BETSY MULDERIG, Art Exhibit at the L.F. Wade International Airport
an exhibit by Masterworks, opening on January 22, 2009, featuring the works by E. Mulderig – Onion Series in the Charles Lloyd Tucker Gallery in US Departures Lounge.

  01/22/2009
Launch of the 400th Anniversary Commemorative Stamp
The 400th anniversary commemorative stamp will be launched on Jan.22nd at 12.30 at the Town Hall, St. George's. Images coming soon to our section, About Bermuda2009.

Signature Events 400 Gala Event Tattoo Picnic Concert Renaming Of Spanish Rock To Portuguese Rock Celebrations The Queen's Birthday Parade Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts Opening Event

All information correct at time of listing. Please check with individual organizations for information of dates & times nearer the event.