The Bermuda Historical Society will celebrate the 60th anniversary since its museum moved to Par-la-Ville in Hamilton later this month.

A series of talks, tours and presentations will take place to mark the anniversary between 9am and 4pm on July 29.

The museum had previously been based in a private residence on East Broadway before moving to the old Georgian property on Queen Street in 1957.

Volunteer Lyn Vaughan, who has organised the event, told The Royal Gazette she hoped it would showcase the importance of the museum. “The move was extremely significant for us, as the collection was not only housed in a much more convenient location for everyone to visit, but it was also kept in a beautiful old property with so much history itself,” she said.

“It’s now very easy for Bermudians, visitors and residents to visit the museum and see the wonderful collection that we have added to over the years.

“The location of the museum also complements the library next door; making it extremely easy for people to find out about the island’s history.

“It’s also important to stress that the museum is run completely on voluntary help”

The day of anniversary events will begin at 9am with an early bird tour of Queen Elizabeth Park by Steven DeSilva, the Corporation of Hamilton’s superintendent.

At 10am the society’s president, Andrew Bermingham, will give a talk on the island’s prisoner-of-war history, which will be followed at 11am by an exhibition of traditional crafts by author Shirley Pearman.

During the afternoon, history experts will provide insight into the Perot family history, the Tucker sisters and the Par-la-Ville building, before the event closes at 4pm.

Mr Bermingham added: “The museum’s great value is its presence throughout the year for people, both residents and visitors, to get a snapshot of Bermuda’s history.

“It’s a treasure of a resource and at times seems to be somewhat undervalued.”