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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 […]

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 St. Thomas in the Spirit of St. Louis. ~ January 31, 1928. Cheering fans and hundreds of spectators greeted him when his plane slowed to a stop, becoming the second plane to ever land on the […]

Could This Be Charles Lindbergh’s Flower Girl? ~ 1928

Charles Lindburgh's plane and flower girl, Margie Creque in St. Thomas ,US Virgin Islands by Valerie Sims

Family Story: True or Not? Have you ever been told a fascinating story about a member of your family and attempted to verify it, only to be frustrated by what you found or didn’t find? My grandmother shared many intriguing stories throughout my childhood, which in turn, ignited my love for genealogy.   Stories about haunted […]

Beautiful Market Square Painting by Robert F. Gates ~ 1936

Robert Franklin Gates, Market Square, US Virgin Isands

Market Square, US Virgin Islands © Smithsonian American Art Museum I love discovering artwork from the Virgin Islands, especially unique pieces long forgotten! Here are several that were created in 1936 that captured the colorful and whimsical side of St. Thomas. Robert F. Gates During the summer months, Robert F. Gates and several American artists […]

Newly Discovered Camille Pissarro Painting Up For Auction!

Camille Pissarro Painting from the Danish West Indies

Portrait of a Boy 1852 – 1855 This rare painting is an incredible find!  It is a Camille Pissarro painting, truly a one of a kind original by the famed impressionist. It’s been examined first hand by the Wildenstein Institute and authenticated. Camille Pissarro Camille Pissarro was born on the island of St. Thomas in […]

First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt Visits the US Virgin Islands ~ 1934

First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt visits the US Virgin Islands in 1934 by Valerie Sims

Today in VI History On this day, March 7, 1934, the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt visited the US Virgin Islands. Learn more about her exciting visit here. Shop VI History below! SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

The Beautiful Boston-Built Schooner, GITANA anchors in the Harbor ~ 1899

Schooner, Gitana visits the Virgin Islands

Schooner, Gitana Have a glimpse at one of the prettiest yachts to visit the Danish West Indies. 🔎 Gitana was a wooden-keeled schooner, designed and built by D. J. Lawlor of Boston in 1882. Her owner, William F. Weld was a Harvard Graduate and Commodore of the Eastern Yacht Club in Massassachussets. Cruising Through the West Indies Gitana sailed […]

Virgin Islanders Mourn Loss of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ~ 1968

Dr. Martin Luther King, Minnesota Historical Society

Dr. Martin Luther King, courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society 📓 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The year, 1968 was a mournful year for our family and for our country. It was the year my father died and for America, the death of their most visible spokesperson and Civil Rights leader. My Dad died after a […]

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