Bermuda’s historical treasures are being celebrated in a series of events during Heritage Month this month.

A number of forts, some church towers and National Trust farmlands will be holding open houses today, enabling residents and guests the opportunity to “peek inside some of Bermuda’s treasured sites”.

In the House of Assembly yesterday, Culture Minister Wayne Scott outlined a series of events “that draw singular attention to some significant aspects of our collective cultural heritage”.

“Our unique cultural heritage has in many ways been shaped by our environment, our connection with the sea, and beliefs and practices that have forged and moulded our way of being,” Mr Scott said.

“This sense of ‘being Bermudian’ has evolved over centuries and is reflected in our people, our architecture, our foods, artistry and our music. As we come together this month to celebrate all that is good about ‘being Bermudian’ there are activities for every palate.

“When the phrase “Historical Treasures” is mentioned some of us immediately think of some of Bermuda’s distinctive buildings which display beautiful architectural features. For those of us who would love to have a peek inside some of Bermuda’s treasured sites Open House Bermuda will provide locals and guests with the opportunity to visit historical forts, some church towers and National Trust farmlands.”

A food festival in King’s Square, St George, kicked off the celebrations, providing samples of “foods of yesteryear”.

Next Thursday an anthology of memoirs by Bermudian authors will be launched at a reception at the Bermuda Society of Arts gallery at City Hall.

And a folk festival will be held at the Bermuda Arts Centre in Dockyard next Sunday, May 18.

“There will be poetry readings, musicians who will provide entertainment and artisans who will be demonstrate their creativity as they engage in their craft work,” Mr Scott said.

“This event begins at 5.30pm and we invite people to come out and enjoy a fun afternoon with some of our visual and performing artists.”