Coconut Palm Tree This is such beautiful painting of a coconut palm tree that I thought I would share it with you. Some think it was painted at Solomon Beach on St. John. Without knowing who the artist is or any further information, I can’t say for sure. I attempted to find other artists […]
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Things are Just as I Hoped for on St. John! ~ 1985
Everything is just as I hoped! I often wonder what visitors think of our beautiful islands. Perusing eBay for some of the old postcards is the perfect place to discover the answers. Some of the old postcards are so interesting to read. For this guest staying in St. John, it was all about the food, the […]
The Romantic Virgin Islands ~ 1956
The Romantic Virgin Islands ~ 1956 Redbook Magazine shared a wonderful article about the romantic Virgin Islands in their September 1956 issue. Horace Sutton, the famed syndicated travel authority wrote about the beauties and glamour of the Virgin Islands. Here’s a quote from the magazine’s article which is available for sale on eBay. […]
St. John and Virgin Islands History Book by Gideon West
There’s a new book about the history of the Virgin Islands with a focus on St. John available! It’s just been released in February of 2018. Below is an amazon review with links to find it on the web. St. John History Book “St John is a volcanic island, part of a undersea […]
The Lure of Caneel Bay Makes One Visitor Want To Stay ~ 1958
Caneel Bay Caneel Bay Caneel Bay ~ 1958 ⛱ In a postcard home to family, a visitor at Caneel Bay, St. John wrote: “Swimming is a pleasure here, the water is so clear and balmy, and the bottom is soft sand. When we’re not swimming, we enjoy watching the constant changes in tones of the […]
First Civilian Governor of the Virgin Islands Inaugurated ~ 1934
Today in VI History On this day, March 18, 1931, the first civilian governor of the US Virgin Islands was inaugurated. Read more about this historic event here. Follow Our Blog! SaveSave
Historic Home Houses Public Library ~ 1790
The Sprauve Public Library is located in one of the oldest buildings that has survived the ravages of time including Hurricanes Irma and Maria. ⚡ History of Home According to a map drawn in 1790 by Peter Oxholm, John Wood was the earliest recorded owner. Although no specific documentation exists, it is believed that the […]
Our Mother’s Memories of Mary’s Point ~ 1940s
Have you ever been to Francis Bay beach on St. John? 🌴 It’s one of the most beautiful beaches that form part of the National Park. During the summer of 1927, this beach along with Mary’s Point and the historic Annaberg plantation were part of a purchase by Herman and Emily Creque, our great-grandparents. Recently, […]
