St. George was the first settlement on the island of Bermuda, and is today the oldest continuously inhabited English-speaking settlement in the Western Hemisphere. It is now in large part a museum town.

St. George was first settled in 1612, three years after the first English settlers in Bermuda, who had been on their way to Virginia, landed on Bermuda after a shipwreck. Most built two new ships and continued their voyage, but the Virginia Company laid claim to the island; it then sent a party of 60 new settlers to Bermuda, who commenced construction of St. George, located in a sheltered sound that kept ships protected from bad weather. Events January 20 - Mathias becomes Holy Roman Emperor. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... The 1606 grants by James I to the London and Plymouth companies. ...

This small town has considerable historical importance. Not only did it play a pivotal role in Bermuda's history (it was the capital until 1815), but it also helped shape that of the United States as well. During the American War of Independence, Bermudians stole much-needed gunpowder from forts protecting St. George, and then smuggled it out of Tobacco Bay (over the hill from St. George) to George Washington. They also probably prolonged the American Civil War by ferrying supplies and munitions to the desperate Confederates, a trade that was based in St. George. 1815 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. ... Gunpowder is a substance which burns very rapidly and is used as a propellant in firearms, specifically either black powder or smokeless powder. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) was an American planter, political figure, and military leader. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... Motto: Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Anthem: God Save the South (unofficial) Dixie (popular) Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans February 4, 1861 until captured May...

Today, St. George remains basically untouched by the economic boom that has shaped the capital Hamilton. Most of its buildings were constructed in the 17th to 19th centuries, and the authorities have made a deliberate effort both to prevent development, and to hide any signs of later changes. For example, power and telephone lines are underground, and the street lighting has a period style. Narrow streets such as Barber's Alley and Aunt Peggy's Lane remain just as they were centuries ago. City Hall in Hamilton. ...

St. George is no sterile relic, however; it is a living town, and its historic buildings function not only as museums but also as houses, restaurants, pubs and shops. At its centre lies King's Square, flanked by the Town Hall and the Visitors Service Bureau. There are replica stocks in the Square, and also a dunking stool, a replica of one that was once used to dump gossiping women into the harbour. Nowadays, local volunteers recreate this fantastic punishment. A photomodel in wooden stocks Public Stocks The stocks are a device used for public humiliation, corporal punishment, and torture. ...

Ordnance Island lies in St. George's Harbour, to the south of King's Square, and is reached by a small bridge. It holds a replica of the Deliverance (one of the two ships built by the shipwrecked settlers), and a life-size bronze statue of their commander, Sir George Somers, by Desmond Fountain.

Elsewhere around the town there are a multitude of historical sites such as the Old State House (the first stone building in Bermuda, built in 1620, and today the oldest building on the island), the Unfinished Church, the Old Rectory, St. Peter's Church (the oldest Anglican church in the Western hemisphere), and the Bermuda National Trust Museum. Events September 6 - English emigrants on the Mayflower depart from Plymouth, England for the future New England and arrive at the end of the year. ... The term Anglican describes those people and churches following the religious traditions of the Church of England, especially following the Reformation. ...

In 2000, the town was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, and also is member of Organization of World Heritage Cities. This article is about the year 2000. ... UNESCO logo The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, commonly known as UNESCO, is a specialized agency of the United Nations system established in 1946. ... Elabana Falls is in Lamington National Park, part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves World Heritage site in Queensland, Australia. ... The Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC) was founded on September 8, 1993 in Fez, Morocco. ...

See also

• History of Bermuda

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External links

• Town of St. George Detailed info from Bermuda-Island.net
• Bermuda 4U - A comprehensive and independent guide to Bermuda