Section

Archives

Under the Department of Libraries and Archives

We safeguard the public records of Bermuda and provide access for research, learning, and cultural memory. Start with our guides, search key registers, or plan a visit.

What do they do?

Established in 1974 under the Bermuda Archives Act, we are responsible for preserving, organizing, and providing access to Bermuda’s documentary heritage for present and future generations. Our knowledgeable Reading Room team is available to assist you with your research needs.

Available Services:

  1. On-site access to original archival records in the Reading Room
  2. Digitized PDFs of selected registers and guides

Our Holdings:

The Archives’ collections span nearly 400 years of Bermuda’s history and include a wide range of records, such as:

  1. Legislative records
  2. Parish records
  3. Probate records
  4. Slave registers
  5. Maps, plans, and charts
  6. Paintings and photographs
  7. Journals
  8. Records of the Corporations of Hamilton and St. George’s
  9. Anglican, Methodist, and Presbyterian church records

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