Virgin Islands History by Valerie Sims
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St. Croix, US Virgin Islands History
V is for Virgin Islands, A New Children’s Book by Lavelle L. Peters
Congratulations to Lavelle, a beautiful Virgin Islander who has just published her first book! I heard her interview with Petter […]
A Taste of Virgin Islands Cuisine
Virgin Islands cuisine, cakes, tarts and sweet desserts, Photo by © Ronald R. Walker Love the cuisine in the Virgin […]
Vintage St. Croix Photographs ~ 1963
St. Croix Photographs
Who Was David Hamilton Jackson?
D. Hamilton Jackson D. Hamilton Jackson was an important figure in the struggle for increased civil rights and worker’s rights in […]
Can You Name the National Flower of the US Virgin Islands?
Can you name the National Flower of the US Virgin Islands? It’s the Yellow Cedar! Sometimes it’s called Ginger Thomas, […]
Come Back To The Virgin Isles ~ 1957
Come Back to the Virgin Isles Bill La Motta was one of the most talented pianists, organists, composers and arrangers from […]
The Romantic Virgin Islands ~ 1956
The Romantic Virgin Islands ~ 1956 Redbook Magazine shared a wonderful article about the romantic Virgin Islands in their September […]
Cane Bay Plantation, A lovely Spot ~ 1969
You can easily understand why visitors found the Virgin Islands so captivating by reading some of the old postcards they sent. 📧 […]
Rare Document Collection Up For Sale From Estate Concordia on St. Croix
Estate Concordia Documents There’s a rare collection of documents about St. Croix’s history on sale today! The documents cover Estate […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Charles Hawes Paints Some of the Prettiest Paintings of St. Croix!
Charles Hawes Artists have found the beauty of the Virgin Islands captivating since the beginning of time. ⛱ Charles Hawes, […]
Who is this Mystery Woman?
Who is this Mystery Woman? This image of a woman from the US Virgin Islands is part of a special […]
Beautiful Sketches Found by Artist, Margaret Casey Gates ~ 1936
Margaret Casey Gates Casey’s Sketchbook Discovered in a faded black notebook at the Archives of American Art in Washington DC […]
A Visit by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark ~ 1976
Queen Margrethe II Queen Margrethe II and her family’s visit to the islands was a monumental event for many! I […]
The Inauguration of the FIRST Civilian Governor ~ 1931
Photo: G.T. Small On March 18, 1931, anticipation grew to new heights as a record crowd of 7,000 residents gathered at […]
Louise Stallings Performs For Those Less Fortunate ~ 1932
Governor Paul M. Pearson was a great supporter of the arts! In 1932, he invited Miss Louise Stallings, a young American soprano to perform. […]
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