Estate Concordia Documents There’s a rare collection of documents about St. Croix’s history on sale today! The documents cover Estate Concordia during the 1850s-1890s, a most tumultuous time…and they’re in English! The estate was owned by Mr. N. Lofgren until September 5, 1895, when he passed away in Christiansted. Estate Concordia is located across the […]
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First Civilian Governor of the Virgin Islands Inaugurated ~ 1931
Today in VI History On this day, March 18, 1931, the first civilian governor of the US Virgin Islands was inaugurated. Read more about this historic event here. Shop for historical gifts here! SaveSave SaveSave
Do You Recognize This Pretty Lady From St. Croix? ~ 1939
Helen C. Taylor Not much is known about Helen C. Taylor, the artist that created this beautiful pastel painting of a young girl in St. Croix. However, in 1935, I learned that Miss Taylor was on the committee with Miss Enid Baa to be a judge for the Peabody Prize Essay Contest, which was sponsored by […]
First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt Visits the US Virgin Islands ~ 1934
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
St. Croix Government House Declared a National Historic Site ~ 1932
Today in VI History The Government House in Christiansted, St. Croix was declared a Virgin Islands National Historic Site ~ March 4, 1932. Shop VI History!
Beautiful Prints of the US Virgin Islands by Leo S. Carty
Leo S. Carty I love Leo Carty’s paintings of the Virgin Islands! 🎨 They’re beautiful! Don’t you think? His scenes of daily life seem so pure, kids playing at the seashore, women washing clothes, families spending time together. Many of Carty’s paintings depict life during the turn of the 20th century, despite the fact that […]
Who is the True Artist Behind this St. Croix Carnival Painting?
St. Croix Carnival Masqueraders I love finding pretty paintings of the Virgin Islands, whether at an art show, auction or online. The Artist, Walt Dehner Walt Dehner was a North American artist whose paintings have been described as “having a soul“. His use of “color, light, and movement” distinguished him among other artists. As you can […]
Do You Know the Story Behind these St. Croix-Designed Hook Bracelets?
St. Croix Hook Bracelet Have you seen these popular St. Croix-designed hook bracelets or are you lucky enough to own one? I purchased one recently and absolutely love it! I feel as thought it’s a symbol of our unique heritage. I was pleasantly surprised recently to discover that you can find them on amazon! The […]