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...
Very Fair and Full of Promise is the Island of St. Thomas ~ 1868
Harte’s Island of St. Thomas by Bret Harte 1868 When the question of the purchase of the Danish West Indies […]
What’s Inside the Mystery Cave at John Brewers Bay ~ 1929
John Brewer’s Bay The cave set high above the Estate of John Brewers Bay on the Western end of St. […]
The Little Sloop, SORA Sails to the US Virgin Islands ~ 1942
The Sloop, Sora This little yacht arrived at the Creque Marine Railway for service in 1942. She was a pretty […]
Vintage St. Croix Photographs ~ 1963
St. Croix Photographs
Photographs of the British Virgin Islands ~ 1956
Photographs of the British Virgin Islands 1956 All images above are courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution. Don’t forget to visit […]
Honoring the Anniversary of TRANSFER DAY ~ 1917
Today marks the 108th anniversary of the historic transfer of the Danish West Indies to the United States of America. […]
M/V Kungsholm, The First Ocean Liner to Visit St. John ~ 1958
The Swedish-American liner, M/V Kungsholm, looked like one of the largest ships in the world when it was anchored in tiny Caneel […]
Could This Be Charles Lindbergh’s Flower Girl? ~ 1928
Family Story: True or Not? Have you ever been told a fascinating story about a member of your family and […]
American Red Cross Volunteers Dedicate 100 Years of Service in the US Virgin Islands
The American Red Cross Society Did you know that the American Red Cross has been working in the Virgin Islands […]
A Historical Account of the Slave Insurrection on St. John ~ 1733
November 23rd marks the anniversary of one of the darkest days in St. John’s history that culminated in a violent and […]