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...
Remembering A Special Neighbor, Doris Jadan
On December 20, 2004, Doris Jadan, our good friend and neighbor, passed away. I had the opportunity to visit her […]
How Derrick Barges Help the Maritime Industry ~ 1933
The September 1932 hurricane wreaked havoc on the maritime industry in the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Boat owners […]
The First Public Library Opens ~ 1920
For generations, many citizens longed for a public library in the Virgin Islands! With the generous help of the […]
A Visit from the Pan American Goodwill Flyers ~ 1934
As I was flipping through an old family album, this photograph of an African-American man wearing a captain’s hat and a dark blazer caught my […]
Rebuilding a Sunken Sailboat ~ 1916
The Schooner, Eagle Last year, I shared a fascinating story about the inter-island sloop, Eagle. Included were rare photographs of her crew […]
How One Family Shared the Sad Story of the 1733 Slave Revolt
A group of captive men from the African Akwamu tribe planned an attack against their masters at Estate Fortsberg in Coral Bay. […]
Lost at Sea! A Jost Van Dyke Sloop Vanishes Without a Trace ~ 1916
Imagine saying farewell to your loved one at the dock as they boarded a boat, then discovering later that they […]
Running a Rockin’ Rock Bar on Norman Island ~ 1990s
During the 1990s, my husband and I opened a beach bar on an uninhabited island in the British Virgin Islands. […]
ON THIS DAY, The Devastating Hurricane of 1867 hit the British Virgin Islands and Danish West Indies
ON THIS DAY, the costliest and deadliest hurricane of 1867, hit the British Virgin Islands and the Danish West Indies! […]
Thrilling Experience Touring A German Cruiser ~ 1932
The Karlsruhe was launched in 1927 and carried 635 men including 30 officers. Photo Source: U.S. Naval History & Heritage […]