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...
The New St. Thomas Cricket Team Wins the Match! ~ 1895
Cricket Cricket was one of the most popular sports played in the Danish West Indies! The newspapers were filled with […]
A Military Funeral for a German Marine ~ 1914
Funeral Procession for German Marine Imagine having a loved one die overseas. It must have been tragic for the family to […]
The Fate of the “Pride of Tortola” ~ 1966
The Pride of Tortola The Pride of Tortola was a 65-foot island schooner once owned by Rudolph Hodge. She was […]
Jewish Soldier Stationed in St. Thomas Writes Interesting Letter Home ~ 1942
Auctioned Items Available An archive of seven letters, written between October 10 and December 26, 1942, by a Jewish soldier […]
Peter H. Thurland, A Jeweler of Distinction Passes Away ~ 1913
Peter H. Thurland Very rarely is a vintage photograph found with the name and profession of the subject in the […]
What Happened to Little Asta Lawaetz ~ 1915
The Lawaetz Family The Lawaetz family lived in a beautiful, stately home in Estate Little La Grange on St. Croix. […]
Charles Lindbergh, The Flier with the Eagle Eye ~ 1928
Colonel Charles Lindbergh It was a landmark occasion when the infamous aviator, Charles Lindbergh touched down on the western end of […]
How Fort Christian Became a National Registered Landmark ~ 1977
Fort Christian Under Governor Cyril King, Fort Christian became certified as a National Historic Landmark ~ 1977 He officially accepted […]
Pictures from the St. John July 4th Parade ~ 2019
The St. John July 4th Parade
13 Sunday School Scriptures to Know ~ 1914
13 Sunday School Scriptures to Know