Curious about the history of the Virgin Islands?

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...

75 Acres of Denis Bay Estate on St. John For Sale ~ 1920s

Denis Bay Dennis Bay, situated on the northern end of St. John, has a beautiful, sandy beach. A long time ago, […]

happy girls in the US Virgin Islands, Danish West Indies, Dansk Vestindien

Pass It On, An Inspirational Poem ~ 1913

Here’s a little poem to brighten your day, found in the Danish newspapers. 🗞 Pass It On by Rev. Henry Burton […]

How St. Thomas Became Known as a City of Music and Laughter ~ 1892

A City of Music and Laughter St. Thomas made such an impression on one traveler that he dubbed the island, […]

paraquita bay, Tortola BVI

133 Acres of Paraquita Bay Estate for Sale ~ 1914

Paraquita Bay Estate 1914 Paraquita Bay is located south of Maya Cove on the eastern end of Tortola. It features […]

Tortola post office, British Virgin Islands

The Road Town Post Office, One of Five in the British Virgin Islands ~ 1906

The Road Town Post Office  

What Drink does and its side effects in the Danish West indies

What Drinking Does, Its Effects Upon Society, Business, Politics, and Religion ~ 1916

What Drink Does Here’s a post found in the archives of Royal Danish Library on drinking and its effects. There were […]

The Lime tree industry in Tortola, British Virgin Islands-2

Fresh Yellow Limes Available in Tortola ~ 1908

The Lime Industry in Tortola Here’s an interesting notice found in the archives of the Royal Danish Library about the […]

The Loss of the Dutch Galliot, DETROOP off Anegada ~ 1851

Dutch Galliot, Detroop Wrecks Anegada, the flat, drowned island of the British Virgin Islands claimed countless wrecks over the years. The island’s […]

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Transfer Day, An Engaging Historical Thriller by Sophie Schiller

 Transfer Day This wonderful book is an action-packed adventure that brings to life a fading West Indian sugar colony in the […]

Early Telephone subscribers in Danish West Indies, US Virgin Islands

The Earliest Known Telephone Subscribers in St. Thomas ~ 1909

Early St. Thomas Telephone Subscribers When telephone wires were being strung along the streets in St. Thomas, residents were excited! […]

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