Virgin Islands History by Valerie Sims
Are you curious about the history of the US Virgin Islands or the British Virgin Islands?
Here are some interesting stories we think you'll like...
Dedicating the New Catholic Church in Cruz Bay ~ 1963
Our Lady of Mount Carmel This chapel has been our family’s favorite place of worship for a very long time. […]
Postcards of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School ~ 1924
Yesterday and today….my how the years pass for our old alma mater. In about seven more years, the school building […]
St. Thomas, the Gem of the Caribbean, a Poem ~ 1924
Here’s a beautiful poem about St. Thomas. Saint Thomas, the Gem of the Caribbean Saint Thomas, the Gem of the […]
Rare Souvenir Booklet Found! ~ 1897
This rare, souvenir booklet of the Danish West Indies is a fabulous find! It was produced by Mr. Edward Fraas, […]
How a Celebrated Fragrance Lasted the Test of Time ~ 1860s
Every wonder what the earliest fragrances were that were sold on Main Street in St. Thomas? Today, some of the […]
New Book Launched, Twice She Struck, The Story of RMS RHONE
New Book Launching I recently attended a fascinating presentation on the launching of a new book about the fate of […]
Telegraph Office Postcard ~ 1909
Below is a very nice postcard of the Telegraph Office in St. Thomas. You don’t see this image often. Clink […]
Very Old Photographs of the Virgin Islands
Another great set of vintage photos available on eBay! 🎥 Here’s the link, only $20 for all 4 on eBay. […]
Take a Video Tour of ANNABERG RUINS
Check out this video tour of the Annaberg Ruins on St. John, US Virgin Islands.
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 […]