BMHS World Heritage in Focus

Would you like to learn more about Barbados' World Heritage inscription? Then, join us on Wednesday, 28th March, for the Barbados Museum & Historical Society's World Heritage Day. Activities are: 

9:30 a.m. - A guided tour of the Museum's galleries, followed by a walking tour of the Garrison. $10 for locals and other Caricom nationals, $25 for all others. The price includes a complimentary drink. Tel: 427-0201 or Email: info@barbmuse.org.bb to reserve your space by March 26, 2012.
Puddin' and souse as well as sweet treats such as peanut brittle and candy apples will be on sale.

12:15 to 1:15 p.m. - Lunchtime performances by Barbadian poets
Get your kites for Easter from the Museum Shop.
Used books will be on offer at bargain prices.

View a special display of objects and documents related to Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison.

Tea Party by the Friends of the Museum - April 21
You can continue to learn more about the significance of heritage preservation in light Barbados' UNESCO World Heritage inscription when Prof. Henry Fraser speaks on this topic during a tea party organised by the Friends of the Museum. Kevin Farmer, the Museum's Deputy Director, will also explain how tea became fashionable in Barbados, and patrons will have an exclusive opportunity to view a special display of artefacts related to tea. Your donation: $40 per person. Save the date: Saturday, 21st April at 2:30 p.m. at the Barbados Museum.

The Rotary Club of Barbados is celebrating 50 Years of Service in Barbados and to mark this milestone an exhibition has been mounted at the Barbados Museum. This is an opportunity to learn more about the remarkable projects and initiatives that have been implemented by the Rotary Club from 1962 to 2012.

The guitar that belonged to the late Phyllis "Froggy" Collymore, which was presented to the BMHS today will be on display, along with information about her contribution to Barbados' entertainment industry, will be on special display from next week for a limited time. 

Be inspired by the life and work of The Right Reverend Sehon Goodridge as recounted by his widow, Janet Goodridge, in the biography By Divine Permission. Get your copies from The Museum Shop. Please see the attached flyer and feel free to circulate it to friends and family.

You won't want to miss the remaining lectures in the 2012 Lecture Series. On Tuesday, 20th March, at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Aviston Downes will speak on the topic The Anatomy of Discontent: The Deane and Moyne Commissions. Venue: Queen's Park Steel Shed. The information being revealed is stimulating lots of lively discussion. If you missed any of the first three lectures in the series you can watch videos athttp://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/videos/museum.asp. The lecture schedule is available atwww.barbadosmuseum.org.