Robert Amandus Johnson My beloved friend, Bob Johnson wrote a fascinating account of the early history of the Virgin Islands in his book, St. Croix 1770 – 1776. It’s a great read and filled with never before seen photographs! Here is an excerpt from the back of the book. Saint Croix History “Robert Amandus Johnson […]
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Beautiful Island Paintings by Larry Gluck ~ 1960s
Larry Gluck, Artist Larry Gluck created some of the most captivating scenes of the Virgin Islands on canvas! On a well deserved vacation in 1961, he and his wife, Sheila traveled to St. Thomas where they fell in love with paradise. Larry began painting and explained, “it was only watercolor with its intrinsic beauty […]
The Ten Pound Baby!
Ten Pound Baby 🍼 Have you ever discovered articles about your family in the old newspapers? I’ve been thrilled to find as many as I have for our family. Here’s an interesting clipping about my uncle who was born in St. Thomas in 1948. The headlines read, A Robust Baby “A robust, ten-pound baby […]
Anansi and Company Book by Bish Denham
Our mother loved listening to Anansi stories during her summer holidays at Francis Bay on St. John. 🕷 As a child, these African-inspired folk tales were mesmerizing, especially when listening to them outside on a dark patio step with the sounds of the crickets and frogs in the distance. Here is an amazing little book […]
See the Damage to the Creque Marine Railway After Hurricanes Irma and Maria
Before Hurricane Damage The Creque Marine Railway is a special, historic property that first became a part of our family’s holdings in 1910. While visiting over Christmas, I had the opportunity to see what Hurricanes Irma and Maria had done. Unfortunately, it became obvious that the building suffered significant damage. Most of the steam […]
One of my Favorite Christmas Presents
Flip-Pal Scanner One of my favorite Christmas gifts has lasted the test of time! 💻 It’s a little battery-operated device called the Flip Pal Scanner. Have you heard of it? As a family historian, I’ve been collecting and sorting photographs for years and being able to take this with me wherever I travel is […]
Sun, Sand and Murder Mystery Book by John Keyse-Walker
Here’s a new book set in the tiny island of our ancestors, Anegada. Thanks to Sophie Schiller, author of Transfer Day and Race to Tibet for telling me about it. It’s received rave reviews! Below is a small anecdote with links to amazon to learn more. Sun, Sand and Murder Mystery As a Special Constable, […]
A Leisurely Look at Main Street ~ 1940
Main Street Caption on the back of this photograph reads… 👀 Practically a free port, foreign made articles like French perfumes, Scotch whiskey, English brushes, cameras and toilet articles can be had at bargain prices. If you collect old photographs of the Virgin Islands, ebay.com is a great resource. Shop VI history! SaveSave