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St. John, US Virgin Islands History

The Untimely Loss of the HMS SANTA MONICA off St. John ~ 1782

The Maritime History of the Virgin Islands: In this post, you’re going to learn a little information about the HMS […]

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V is for Virgin Islands, book by Lavelle L. Peters

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 […]

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cakes, virgin islands cuisine,

A Taste of Virgin Islands Cuisine

Virgin Islands cuisine, cakes, tarts and sweet desserts, Photo by ยฉ Ronald R. Walker Love the cuisine in the Virgin […]

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Reef Bay House, St. john, US Virgin Isands, DAnsk Vestindien, Danish West indies

The History of the Reef Bay Estate House in St. John by Charles E. Hatch, Jr. ~ 1969

The History of the Reef Bay Estate House So much of St. John’s history has been lost over time. The […]

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75 Acres of Denis Bay Estate on St. John For Sale ~ 1920s

Denis Bay Dennis Bay, situated on the northern end of St. John, has aย beautiful, sandy beach. A long time ago, […]

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Caneel Bay Dock, St. John, US Virgin Islands

Cruz Bay, From Conquest to Exploitation, A Forgotten History by David W. Knight Sr.

  St. John, US Virgin Islands Cruz Bay, From Conquest to Exploitation A Forgotten History by David W. Knight Sr. […]

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I’m Having a Lovely Time at Caneel Bay ~ 1985

Caneel Bay 1985 “We’re having a great time! This place is surely a tropical paradise. Today, we’re going to explore […]

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St. John July 4th Parade, US Virgin Islands in 2019

Pictures from the St. John July 4th Parade ~ 2019

The St. John July 4th Parade

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Caneel Bay Dock, St. John, US Virgin Islands

M/V Kungsholm, The First Ocean Liner to Visit St. John ~ 1958

The Swedish-American liner, M/V Kungsholm, looked likeย one of the largest ships inย the world when it was anchored in tiny Caneel […]

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Trumpetbush Flowers

Can You Name the National Flower of the US Virgin Islands?

ย Can you name the National Flower of the US Virgin Islands? It’s the Yellow Cedar! Sometimes it’s called Ginger Thomas, […]

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St. John July 4th parade in the US Virgin Islands

Celebrating July 4th St. John Style ~ 1979

St. John July 4th Celebrations Do you plan to celebrate the Fourth of July on St. John? If so, I […]

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Cinnamon Bay by Fritz Melbye painting

Cultural Adaptation & Resistance on St. John Book by Karen Fog Olwig

Here’s an interesting book about the history of St. John that I’m planning on reading this summer. Below you’ll find […]

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Come Back To The Virgin Isles ~ 1957

Come Back to the Virgin Isles Bill La Motta was one of the most talentedย pianists, organists, composers and arrangers from […]

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Coconut Palm Tree Painting in the Virgin Islands

A Colorful Coconut Palm Tree Painting For Sale

Coconut Palm Tree This is such a beautiful painting of a coconut palm tree that I thought I would share […]

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Things are Just as I Hoped for on St. John! ~ 1985

Everything is just as I hoped! I often wonder what visitorsย think of our beautiful islands. Perusing eBay for some of […]

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1956, Redbook Magazine about the romantic Virgin Islands

The Romantic Virgin Islands ~ 1956

The Romantic Virgin Islands ~ 1956 Redbook Magazine shared a wonderful article about the romantic Virgin Islands in their September […]

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St. John July 4th parade in the US Virgin Islands

St. John and Virgin Islands History Book by Gideon West

There’s a new book about the history of the Virgin Islands with a focus on St. John available! ย  It’s […]

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Caneel Bay postcard, St. John, US Virgin Islands 1958

The Lure of Caneel Bay Makes One Visitor Want To Stay ~ 1958

Caneel Bay Caneel Bay Caneel Bay ~ 1958 โ›ฑ In a postcard home to family, a visitor at Caneel Bay, […]

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inauguration of paul m pearson

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 […]

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Sprauve Library, St. John, US Virgin Islands

Historic Home Houses Public Library ~ 1790

The Sprauve Public Library is located in one of the oldest buildings that has survived the ravages of time including […]

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Francis Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands

My Mother’s Memories of Mary’s Point ~ 1940s

The history of Francis Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands: In this post, you’re going to learn a little information […]

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donkeys in st John

Beautiful Sketches Found by Artist, Margaret Casey Gates ~ 1936

Margaret Casey Gates   Casey’s Sketchbookย  Discovered in a faded black notebook at theย Archives of American Art in Washington DC […]

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Parade Magazine of the Virgin Islands ~ 1957

Finding a Caribbean Holiday Magazine ~ 1951

There’s a great Virgin Islands collectible on eBay today ~ 1951. ๐Ÿ“š Take a look with this link!==> Ebay.ย  Holiday […]

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Mount Carmel Catholic hurch, st. John, USVI

Dedicating the New Catholic Church in Cruz Bay ~ 1963

Our Lady of Mount Carmel This chapel has been our family’s favorite place of worship for a very long time. […]

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