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Bahamas Historical Society to hold AGM on April 27th -
Apr 11, 2017 - 3:32:50 PM
The Bahamas Historical Society invites its members and interested
persons to attend their ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) on Thursday, 27th
APRIL, 2017, at 6:00pm.
Held at the Bahamas Historical Society headquarters on the Corner of Shirley Street and Elizabeth Avenue, Nassau, Bahamas.
Election
of officers for 2017/2018 will take place and the President’sReport and
Committee Reports for 2016/2017 will be given.Please E-mail nominations
for Bahamas Historical Society posts to The Society by Friday, April
21, 2017, by 4:00 p.m...
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Next BHS talk to feature Patricia Glinton-Meicholas -
Sep 7, 2016 - 4:13:11 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The Bahamas Historical Society will hold their next
talk, "First Rat in the Hole Tail Cover: Roots of Psychocultural
Obstacles to National Development" by Patricia Glinton-Meicholas on
Thursday September 29th, 2016 at 6pm.
Patricia Glinton-Meicholas
is a graduate of the University of the West Indies and the University of
Miami. She is an educator, author, poet, cultural critic and avid
researcher of Bahamian history, culture and arts. She was the first
woman to present the Sir Lynden Pindling Memorial Lecture and the first
Bahamian writer to win the Bahamas Cacique Award for Writing.
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History of The Bahamas as a Member State of the United Nations -
May 23, 2016 - 3:05:38 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - The next Bahamas Historical Society talk will be held on Thursday, May 26th at 6:00pm and will feature
The History of The Bahamas as a Member State of the United Nations with Davidson Hepburn.
Hepburn
was born at Douds, a settlement in New Bight, Cat Island, and after
completing his early education, he continued his studies in the
United States where he received the B.A. and M.A. degrees.He holds a
Ph.D in Comparative Language and Literature from the University of
Madrid
and a Diploma in International Relations from Switzerland...
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Call for Papers: 2016 Journal of the Bahamas Historical Society -
May 17, 2016 - 1:33:02 PM
The editorial board of the Journal of The Bahamas Historical Society is sending out a call for papers for the 2016 journal.
The deadline for submission of articles is September 1
st 2016.
Following are the requirements for papers: The subject should be a
historical topic on The Bahamas bringing to light new information or a
new interpretation of topics of Bahamian interest. Short communications,
book reviews, and profiles of Bahamian personalities are also welcome...
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Support the Bahamas Historical Society: Fundraising Luncheon, May 19 -
May 4, 2016 - 11:51:51 AM
The Bahamas Historical Society, a non-profit Bahamian association
founded in 1959 to perpetuate Bahamian history, will hold its Annual
Fundraising Luncheon on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at 12:30p.m. for
1:00p.m., at the world famous Nassau Yacht Club, East Bay Street,
Nassau, Bahamas.
The public is invited to support this worthy
cause to raise much needed funds for the ongoing work and upkeep of The
Bahamas Historical Society, its Museum and public outreaches. Donations
are also appreciated. Checks should be made payable to the Bahamas
Historical Society...
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Next BHS Talk on Herbal Medicine and Home Remedies -
Mar 4, 2016 - 9:14:50 PM
 is a non-profit organization dedicated to stimulating interest in Bahamian History and to the collection and preservation of material relating thereto. Its Headquarters, the former IODE Hall, was a gift from the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE). BHS is on Shirley Street and Elizabeth Avenue in Nassau. (242) 322-4231 weekdays 10:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. Parking for evening events only kindly allowed by CIBC Shirley Street www.bahamashistoricalsociety. com)
Nassau, Bahamas - On Thursday 31st March at 6pm the Bahamas Historical
Society presents Dr Portia Jordan who will talk about Herbal Medicine
and Home Remedies.
Dr. Jordan is the recipient of a Bachelor of Science degree in
Education, a Master in Education Administration, a Master of Science in
International Development Education, a Ph.D. in Bilingual Multicultural
Education and a Post-Doctoral Fulbright Scholar Award in Educational
Research...
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"The Colourful History of The Bahamas," is the next talk at BHS -
Feb 16, 2016 - 11:34:50 PM
Nassau, New Providence - On
Thursday 25th February at 6pm Allan Murray will present his new
book,"The Colourful History of The Bahamas" during the next Bahamas
Historical Society Talk.
Allan’s first book Bahamian History
Highlights has been available to the public since 1999 and has served as
a standard text in schools throughout The Bahamas. The new book is
designed primarily for visitors to The Bahamas this presentation
illustrates the broad sweep of our colourful history while providing a
reminder of many interesting characters that came...
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AMMC Recaps Successful Year With Members of the Bahamas Historical Society -
Dec 13, 2015 - 8:53:22 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - Ever wondered what the map of Nassau looked like in
1770 or exactly how Spain invaded and occupied The Bahamas during the
American Revolution? These were some of the projects four Bahamian
researchers attached to the Antiquities, Monuments & Museum
Corporation (AMMC) worked on in 2015.
At a special presentation to the Bahamas Historical Society, young
researchers Taige Adderley, Caprice Johnson, Maressa Hanna and Nameiko
Miller shared their findings over the past year and discussed the next
steps and future goals for their historical projects in 2016.
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Bahamas Historical Society - October Update -
Oct 4, 2015 - 9:01:39 PM
‘A Reservoir of History’ Commemorates its 56th Anniversary on October 5th, (1959 to October 5th 2015).
Theme:
“Perpetuating Our Bahamian History”Members of The Bahamas Historical
Society and the public are invited to a week of events October 5th
through 10th , 2015.
All activities are being held at The Bahamas Historical Society & Museum, #28 Shirley Street & Elizabeth Avenue, Nassau, Bahamas...
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Bahamas Historical Society Burma Road Riots Free Lecture -
Jun 1, 2015 - 11:25:03 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - The Bahamas Historical Society
is hosting the 3rd Community Conversations for the year of the Critical Caribbean Symposium Series.
A
round table discussion on The Burma Road Riots. Speakers include:
Stephen Aranha, Keisha Ellis, Wesley Campbell with moderator Ean Maura.
Speakers will discuss:
1. The historical importance of the Burma Road Riots, 2. Its significance to our past and present political process...
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The Underground Railroad: Linkages to The Bahamas -
Jun 28, 2016 - 9:08:55 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - Mr. Peter Gilcud will be the next speaker at the
Bahamas Historical Society and will talk on ”The Underground Railroad:
Linkages to The Bahamas / Seminole Indians, Andros” on
Thursday, June 30, 2016, at
6:00 p.m. at The Bahamas Historical Society and Museum on the corner of Shirley Street and Elizabeth Avenue, Nassau.
Parking graciously allowed by CIBC First Caribbean Bank, Shirley Street. Enter lot on Shirley Street and Drive toward Elizabeth Avenue exit to park...
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The Historical Role and Function of The Bahamas as an Entrepôt -
Jan 27, 2016 - 12:00:13 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - Coming up at the Bahamas Historical Society on
Thursday, January 28th 2016 at 6pm is a talk by Lesvie Archer on
The Historical Role and Function of The Bahamas as an Entrepôt.
Mrs.
Lesvie Archer is currently a PhD Candidate in the Cultural Studies
program at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus in
Barbados, where she currently holds the post of Vice President of the
Cave Hill Association of Post-Graduate. She obtained a double Bachelor
of Arts degree from Saint Leo University in Marketing, and International
Hospitality and Tourism Management, and an Associate Degree from the
College...
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The Life and Times of Frederick Alfred Munnings Sr. -
Jun 24, 2015 - 2:04:15 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - Join the Bahamas Historical Society for a
free and exciting panel presentation and discussion on: The Life and
Times of Frederick Alfred Munnings Sr. OBE a.k.a. “Freddie Munnings, the
international entertainer and vocalist, recording artist, band leader,
the entrepreneur, civic activist, a union founding father, visionary
statesman and owner of The World famous “Cat & Fiddle” Night Club.
Errol Strachan, Raphael Munnings and Fred Munnings & Other Guest Presenters with Moderator: Andrea P. Munnings-Major.
You are all invited to attend this historic event on Thursday June
25th.
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Bahamas Historical Society presents “The Loyalists in The Bahamas” -
Apr 30, 2015 - 11:31:35 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - The Bahamas Historical Society invites the public to a
free lecture on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at 6:00pm
at the
Society’s Headquarters. Members are urged to attend. Officers for
2015/16 will be elected. Annual membership dues will be renewed.
Topic:
“The Loyalists in The Bahamas”. Presenters: Vera Chase and Michelle Turnquest. Place: The Society’s Headquarters. Great information for students.
Tickets are on sale for
The Bahamas Historical Society’s Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show fundraiser.
