V-Day: Victory over Japan
Victory over Japan Day, surrender of Japan, signifies the end of World War II (August 14 in the Americas due to the time zone difference)
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Declaration of Independence
Behind glass cabinets were the set of documents that proclaim the independence of Singapore.
Treasures – Revere Bell (1843)
A piece of Singapore history that is tied to the American revolution, even in a small way.
National Treasure – Daguerreotype of Boat Quay and Singapore River from Government Hill (1844)
In 1844, Singapore was a growing British trading post, notable for the establishment of a girls’ school (Singapore Institution FreeContinue Reading
Treasures – Artefacts of Lee Kuan Yew (c. 1950s)
Today marks the death anniversary of one of the founding fathers of Singapore, whom we fondly refer to as LKY.
Singapore’s First Airport – Kallang Airport (1937-1955)
For those growing up in the 60s/70s Singapore would be familiar with Kallang Airport and Old Airport Road Food Centre,Continue Reading
Lest We Forget – Sook Ching Massacre (18 Feb – 4 Mar 1942)
Today marks the start of Sook Ching. Recent comments by our PM made us look back at this dark episode in our history. Should we move on?
Lest We Forget – Fall of Singapore (15 Feb 1942)
On this day in 1941, the first bombs dropped on Singapore. The Japanese had arrived!
Treasures – Presentation Cup to William Farquhar (1823)
Raffles left the island and William Farquhar took over as First Resident. It would be hard to find a more capable person to manage what needed to get the new enterprise up and running.
Treasures – National Day Rally Rostrum from National Theatre (c. 1970s)
A nation waited with bated breath about plans for the future, delivered behind this familiar rostrum.