The Department of Culture hosted the Creatives Live Historical Tour: They Arrive: Remembering the Enterprise (and Other Stories of Resistance) on 26 February 2026, curated by writer, community activist and entrepreneur Kristin White. The event brought together residents and visitors for a meaningful journey through Bermuda’s history, presented in partnership with storytellers, artists and activists dedicated to preserving our shared heritage.
Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, MP, stated, “This tour is a powerful reminder that Bermuda’s history is alive in the very streets we walk each day. By bringing these stories of resistance into public spaces, we ensure that the struggles, sacrifices and triumphs of those who came before us remain part of our island’s conversation and continue to inspire future generations.”
Beginning at Barr’s Bay Park, the programme featured a poetic performance by Yesha Townsend and an overview by Kristin White. Maxine Esdaille also shared the story of the Enterprise (1835). Participants then moved through the City where Florenz Webbe Maxwell reflected on the 1959 Theatre Boycott; Sen. Mischa Fubler and Monique Lister spoke on the 2020 Social Justice Bermuda protest at the US Consulate; Liana Nanang Omodele recounted the 1977 execution appeal of Buck Burrows and Larry Tacklyn and the uprisings that followed; Ajala Nanang Omodele highlighted the 1965 Belco Uprising; and Kristin White, who told the story of Sally Bassett, alongside performer Joy T. Barnum, who performed an original song.
The Creatives Live Historical Tour highlighted the importance of community-centred storytelling and collaboration in preserving Bermuda’s heritage. Through the voices of local historians, activists and artists, the event created space for reflection, dialogue and a deeper understanding of the moments that have shaped our island’s journey.