Discover the Fascinating History of St. Thomas!

Find Your Family on this 1918 Passenger List!

During the early twentieth century, sailing vessels were the lifelines for island residents. Below are the stories of some of them and their […]

How One Woman Opened the Doorway for Commercial Flights to the US Virgin Islands ~ 1930s

At a time when women became teachers, nurses, and housewives, Clara Livingston became an aviatrix! ✈ As a young girl, Clara fell […]

The 3 Most Captivating Qualities About St. Thomas ~ 1912

St. Thomas, with its beautiful, commodious harbour and strategic position in the Caribbean, has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. In […]

Leon A. Mawson Remembers Civil Rights Leader, Rothschild Francis ~ 1930s

In 1987, Leon A. Mawson published his first book, Persecuted and Prosecuted. It was about the life of the Civil Rights leader, Rothschild […]

How a Small, Ceramic Ornament Brought Back Memories of Childhood ~ 1930s

Have you ever encountered an object from your childhood that you haven’t seen in years, and all of a sudden, […]

The Formation of the St. Thomas Rifle Club ~ 1935

The Rifle Club Besides classic cars, the men in our family loved target practice! Leon A. Mawson, Henry O. Creque, and Dante de […]

ELSIE BAKER Performs in the Virgin Islands! ~ 1932

In the 1930s, famous celebrities were invited to the islands by the first civilian Governor, Dr. Paul M. Pearson. He […]

How Early Medical Pioneers Made a Difference ~ 1932

KUDOS to the early medical pioneers that advocated for higher levels of health care in the islands! Dr. Mortenson, Dr. Knud-Hansen, […]

How Graduation Celebrations at Lindbergh Bay Became the Best Memories ~ 1953

I smile every time I see this photograph of my mother and her friends!😊 As teenagers, she and her closest cousins loved […]

How One Brave Captain Touched the Hearts of Many As He Sailed Around the World ~ 1932

alt=”Sailing around the world! Captain Harry Pidgeon of the ISLANDER visits St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands ~ 1937 By Valerie […]

All Passengers Survive After Seaplane Goes Down! ~ 1978

In the late 1970s, our volleyball team from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic school traveled to St. Croix […]

The Popularity of Snipe Boat Racing ~ 1936

During the 1930s, Snipe boat racing was an exciting sport in the islands! Snipe Boats The first Snipe boat was designed […]

Thousands Greeted President Franklin D. Roosevelt On His Virgin Islands Visit ~ 1934

From L to R: Honorable Herman O. Creque, representing St. John (great-grandfather), Unknown Council member, Honorable Herbert E. Lockhart, Unknown […]

How the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Was Formed ~ 1914

The Bethany Mission House was the site of many important meetings in the history of the Danish West Indies. On January 20, […]

The Arrival of an Airship! ~ 1925

In 1925, one of the most remarkable events occurred in the history of the Virgin Islands. An incredible […]

Tortola Sloop Caught With Contraband! ~ 1933

From 1920 to 1933, the US Virgin Islands was included in the nationwide ban during prohibition. Despite the law, many inhabitants imported […]

Rare Photograph of the EAGLE at the Railway ~ 1920s

Ever wonder what the inter-island sloops were transporting below in their holds? Some may think it contraband and many times […]

How a Welterweight Champion Won His Title ~ 1932

During the 1930s, supporting the welterweight champion was big entertainment in the US Virgin Islands. While researching an old family photo of a boxer I believe […]

Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Lady Ashley Attract the Crowds! ~ 1935

Would you believe this photograph was only an inch wide by an inch and a half in height? 👀 I […]

Rare Swallow Stick Found at Magens Bay! ~ 1917

In 1917, Captain Theodore De Booy made an incredible discovery in the US Virgin Islands. Discovery of Rare Swallow Stick While excavating […]

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 […]

Duke and Duchess of Kent Visit St. Thomas! ~ 1935

Did you know that the first British Royal to visit the Virgin Islands, formerly known as the Danish West Indies, […]

CONSTITUTION DAY Celebrated! ~ 1937

On September 17, 1937, Constitution Day was celebrated in the US Virgin Islands! The signing of the Declaration of Independence as one of the most important […]