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The First Performance of the Adams Juvenile Band ~ 1910

Adams Juvenile Band ON THIS DAY in 1910, the Adams Juvenile Band gave their first performance! 🎷🥁🎺 It took place at the All Saint’s Parish Hall, which was “crowded with enthusiastic listeners.” Here is an article from the newspaper published in 1911. The Concert Eighteen boys, playing mostly brass instruments acquitted themselves in a manner that won the admiration […]

The Yacht, Diablesse Visits St. Thomas ~ 1914

#OnThisDay in 1914, one of my favorite authors sailed into Charlotte Amalie harbor. Captain Frederic A. Fenger, was an adventurous explorer with several Caribbean books to his credit. Books About the Virgin Islands One of my favorites was his 1926 novel, “The Cruise of Diablesse”. He also wrote Alone in the Caribbean which chronicled his […]

The Disappearance of the Fishing Sloop, KITE ~ 1901

Note: This image is a part of the Estus H. Magoon Collection, Item No. 1398. It was used to share this story and is not an actual image of the Kite.. The British sloop, Kite was a popular vessel sailing between the islands of Tortola and St. Thomas during the 1890s. Like so many island boats, it […]

The Quest for Buried Treasure Never Dies!

Buried Treasure The quest for buried treasure never dies! 💰 One hundred years ago, Blackbeard’s Castle was purchased with the secret hope of finding something hidden below the floor. 🔎 See the article below.   Learn more about Caribbean pirates here: SaveSave

The Camille Pissarro Building in St. Thomas

I have such fond memories of working at the Tropicana Perfume store as well as in the historic, Camille Pissarro building in St. Thomas. This was the home of the Danish-French impressionist painter whose work was not only “revolutionary“, but who was also known for his “balanced, kind, and warmhearted personality.” Looking for a gift for […]