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...
Meet the New Carnival King and Queen ~ 1957
Carnival may be a fond memory now, but seeing vintage photographs of past Carnival Kings and Queens is still very […]
Police Week Honored in the Virgin Islands
In honor of #PoliceWeek, I’m sharing some old photographs taken when our grandfather was the Commissioner of Public Safety ~ […]
The Thrills and Dangers of Animal-Driven Carts ~ 1906
Before automated vehicles commanded the streets, horse carts, donkey carts, oxen and mule carts filled the narrow, dusty roadways delivering much-needed […]
How Greek Mythology Influenced Our Ancestor’s Passions ~ 1918
Family Heirlooms Have you ever wondered about the history behind your family’s heirlooms? I was always an inquisitive child, constantly questioning […]
Rare Photograph Found of St. John School Children ~ 1930s
St. Johnians, do you recognize these school children in this vintage photograph? Could they be your family members? In 1933, Civil Engineer, […]
Past Postcards from the British Virgin Islands ~ 1902
Those were the days when all you needed was the name of the addressee and the island to send postcards. […]
Vintage View of Main Street ~ 1922
Here’s a vintage view of Main Street, St. Thomas ~ 1922. This image was taken the same year the USS […]
How the Coaling Women Persevered ~ 1907
One of the unique scenes on Hassel Island was the line of women who served as coal carriers or coal […]
Remarks President Herbert Hoover Made About His Visit ~ 1931
Herbert Clark Hoover was the first sitting US President in Virgin Islands history to visit the islands ~ 1931. Thousands came […]
Early St. Thomas Panoramas ~ 1850s
An Early St. Thomas Panorama By Dr. Dante Beretta There are two old Danish West Indian photographs available at the […]