The history of the Moravian Church of St. John, Danish West Indies: In this post, you’re going to learn a little information about how the Moravian Church celebrated Harvest Festival during the Danish times. 🇩🇰 What was a Harvest Festival and how was it celebrated in St. John? A Harvest Festival was an annual get […]
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Rare Pissarro Drawing from St. Thomas on Exhibit in London by Dr. Dante Beretta
Rare Pissarro Exhibition Stern Pissarro Gallery in London is hosting an incredible exhibition, “Camille Pissarro: Works from the Gallery Collection”, from November 17 through December 4, 2021. The collection, which includes 45 pieces of his artwork, spans Pissarro’s entire career! Born on the island of St. Thomas in the Danish West Indies, Pissarro (1830-1903) is one of […]
Bluebeard’s Castle, A Poem by Cyril Creque ~ 1920s
The history of Bluebeard’s Castle, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands: In this post, you’re going to enjoy a short poem about Bluebeard’s Castle written by a talented member of the Creque family. Bluebeard’s Castle By Cyril Creque Round the tower where legends have had their decay– Above me a mild blue, below me the bay, […]
Who was the First Local Band to Play in the Emancipation Garden? ~ 1907
Discover the musical history of St. Thomas, Danish West Indies: In this post, you’re going to learn a little information about one of the most popular musical bands during the Danish period. The Lionel Roberts Brass Band was the first organized band to play in the Emancipation Garden. The following article appeared in the St. […]
How Hotel Italia in St. Thomas Became a Popular Movie Venue During World War I by Dr. Dante Beretta
Opening Night: Lights, Camera, Action! Light from the half moon shimmered on old Charlotte Amalia harbor. Gentle trade winds cooled patrons gathered in the yard facing the sea. After announcements were made, the crowd was hushed as newly installed electric lamps were switched off. The distinctive click-click-click-click of the 35-mm film feeding through the reel […]
8 Christmas Carols Sung in St. Croix ~ 1912
St. Paul’s Episcopal Anglican Church. Courtesy of the Royal Danish library St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Above is a beautiful photograph of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church located in Frederiksted, St. Croix. It was taken the year of her centenary celebrations, 1912. Christmas Carols During the Christmas holidays one year, a new stained glass window was […]
Thorny Catch-and-Keep: The Country Policeman of our Islands’ Past by Dr. Dante Beretta
[Warning: Some of the content, language, and accompanying documents of this article may be uncomfortable to some. Nonetheless, the author chose to include these items to remain as accurate as possible to the story.] Catch-and Keep and the White Police This past February, we were visiting my old childhood homestead in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin […]
Golfing the Year Round in the Virgin Islands ~ 1951
Do you ever wonder when the sport of golf was popularized in the Virgin Islands? Here’s an interesting article written by Leon A. Mawson in 1951. Golfing the Year Round By Leon A. Mawson “Hi, Golfers! Of the many and varied sports which are being promoted in the Virgin Islands for the recreation and enjoyment of visitors, […]