Verdmont facts for kids
Verdmont is a very old house in Smith's Parish, Bermuda. It's located at 6 Verdmont Lane, near the top of Collector’s Hill. This historic house was built around 1710. Today, it's a museum run by the Bermuda National Trust. The house looks almost exactly the same as it did when it was first built! It became a museum in 1956. Verdmont is also part of England's "African Diaspora Heritage Trail," which is connected to a special UNESCO project called the "Slave Route Project." This means it helps tell important stories about history and heritage.
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The History of Verdmont House
Verdmont has a long and interesting past. Before the house was even built, in the 1600s, the land belonged to a man named William Sayle. He later left Bermuda to become the very first governor of South Carolina in 1670.
Who Built Verdmont?
The house itself was built by John Dickinson. He was a shipowner, meaning he owned ships that sailed the seas. John Dickinson was also an important person in Bermuda's government. He was the Speaker of the House of Assembly of Bermuda from 1707 to 1710. The Speaker is like the leader of the group that makes laws for the country.
Famous Owners and Features
Over the years, Verdmont had different owners. One famous owner was John Green, who was both a painter and a judge.
The house has some cool features:
- It has four big chimneys.
- Inside, you can see old Bermuda furniture made from a special wood called axelwood.
- There are also many old portraits (paintings of people) from Bermuda.
- You can find beautiful English and Chinese porcelain dishes.
Exploring the Gardens
The gardens around Verdmont are also very special. They are designed to look like gardens from the 1700s. From the gardens, you get an amazing view of Bermuda's south shore. You can see many different plants there, including:
- Roses
- Herbs
- Other plants that were common in the 18th century
Images for kids
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View of the front of Verdmont House
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Inside Verdmont, showing some portraits and walls made of Bermuda cedar wood
