Following the 1707 unification of the parliaments of Scotland and England, which created the Kingdom of Great Britain, the islands of Bermuda became a British Crown Colony. When Newfoundland joined …

Feb 15, 2026 · In 1609 about 150 English travelers aboard the Virginia Company ship Sea Venture, en route to the colony of Jamestown, Virginia, were blown off course by a hurricane and shipwrecked at …

Discover Bermuda's rich history and heritage through historic sites, museums, UNESCO World Heritage forts, and cultural experiences spanning 400 years.

Timeline of key events in the history of Bermuda, starting from its first recording sighting and colonization to the present day.

Bermuda's first historical event dates back to 1511 when the Spanish captain Juan de Bermudez first arrived and the island was thus named. Know all the significant historical events of Bermuda.

Immerse yourself in Bermuda history and heritage with our exhibits and programmes and visit with us—from home or in-person.

Bermuda’s history—from shipwrecks to tax shelters—offers a lens into globalization’s paradoxes: beauty and exploitation, isolation and interconnectedness. As the world grapples with climate change, …