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Museums & Historic Buildings Tucker House Tucker House, located on Water Street in the heart of St. George’s, was built in the 1750s and celebrates its most famous inhabitants, the Tuckers. Henry Tucker, President of the Governor’s Council, moved into the house in 1775; his family remained there until 1809. A magnificent collection of Tucker family silver, china and crystal, antique English mahogany and Bermuda cedar furniture, portraits by Blackburn, and exquisite hand-sewn quilts are just some of the treasures on view. Guided tours are catered to accommodate your special interest. Learn about life in old St. George and Bermuda in general, Bermuda Architecture or the Tucker Collection. Did you know that Bermuda played a part in the American Revolution a.k.a. the American War of Independance (1775-1783)? Ask our museum guide to tell you how the Tuckers were involved. Rainey Exhibit It is believed that Joseph Rainey, a free Black man from South Carolina, operated a barber shop in or near the kitchen at Tucker House from 1862-1865. Rainey and his wife arrived in Bermuda during 1862, after escaping the South due to the American Civil War. Rainey must of lead a busy life in the local community as a barber and lodge member and his wife also established herself as a successful dressmaker. Following the end of the Civil War Rainey and his wife returned to the Carolinas in 1866 where he involved himself in politics, joining the executive committee of the state Republican Party. Rainey became the first African American to be sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives, serving South Carolina's 1st District from 12 December 1870 - 3 March 1879. See the place where they worked and possibly lived in St. George's by visiting the Tucker House Kitchen. Archaeology Exhibit The cellar houses a permanent archaeology exhibit providing intriguing glimpses into the daily lives of the building’s occupants over the centuries. The artefacts and display panels also chronicle the Tucker Family’s connection to Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, through Henry Tucker's brother, St. George. Come find out what they ate and what they owned! Location:
5 Water Street, St. George's May- October: Open Mon-Fri 10 am - 2pm Free admission on Fridays November- April: Open Wed, Thu & Fri 10am to 2pm All BNT Museums will be closed on Public Holidays Hours of operation are subject to change. Please contact 236-6482 to confirm. Admission:
Adults $5, Children (6-18 years) $2
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