Royal Gazette: Olde Towne to come alive with holiday cheer
St George’s will be filled with festive fun as the Bermuda National Trust’s Christmas Walkabout makes its return.
The much loved family event, now in its 45th year, invites the community to celebrate the holiday season this Friday in a “magical evening of history, culture, community and entertainment”.
Guests can explore several beautifully decorated historical homes in Bermuda’s Unesco World Heritage Site — The Old Rectory, Bridge House, Buckingham, Reeve Court and Stewart Hall — all open free of charge.
At the Globe Museum, visitors can learn about Bermuda’s earliest settlers, discover ongoing archaeological work and admire needlework by the Bermuda Guild of Stitchery.
The museum’s gift shop, Trustworthy, will offer unique holiday gifts.
Additional historical and cultural landmarks will welcome visitors throughout the town, including St Peter’s Church, Mitchell House, Hannibal Lodge, Ebenezer Methodist Church and Pilot Darrell House.
A spokeswoman for the trust said: “The BNT extends its sincere appreciation to the many tenants who open their homes and to the dedicated volunteers whose contributions ensure the event’s continued success.
“For the third year, BNT is partnering with Butterfield Bank’s Toys for Tots programme. Attendees are encouraged to bring unwrapped toy donations, which can be dropped off at designated collection points during the event.”