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 […]
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Classic Book by Alton A. Adams Still A Great Resource!
Sharing one of my favorite resource books, the Memoirs of Alton Augustus Adams. 📕 It was invaluable in helping me share stories about the visits of Edna St. Vincent Millay, the airship, USS Los Angeles and more! Happy birthday to Mr. Adams who would have been 128 today. A special thank you to Dr. Dante […]
The First Performance of the Adams Juvenile Band ~ 1910
Adams Juvenile Band ON THIS DAY in 1910, the Adams Juvenile Band gave their first performance! 🎷🥁🎺 It took place at the All Saint’s Parish Hall, which was “crowded with enthusiastic listeners.” Here is an article from the newspaper published in 1911. The Concert Eighteen boys, playing mostly brass instruments acquitted themselves in a manner that won the admiration […]
9 Newspaper Men Are First to Tour the Danish Training Ship, DANMARK ~ 1934
This week marks the anniversary of the first visit of the Danish Training ship, Danmark to our shores. 🇩🇰 In 1934, Virgin Islanders rolled out the red carpet for the crew and cadets when they arrived. Gallantly entertained at the home of Consul-General Thage and Mrs. Thage, the officers enjoyed a sumptuous buffet supper. The following day, a picnic was planned for everyone at Lindbergh […]