Virgin Islands History by Valerie Sims
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US Virgin Islands History
The Lure of Caneel Bay Makes One Visitor Want To Stay ~ 1958
Caneel Bay Caneel Bay Caneel Bay ~ 1958 ⛱ In a postcard home to family, a visitor at Caneel Bay, […]
Pretty Postcard of the Apothecary Hall on Main Street ~ 1930s
Apothecary Hall This is a pretty postcard of the Apothecary Hall. The three-story building was destroyed by a Christmas fire […]
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. […]
Pretty Watercolor Rendering of the Grand Hotel ~ 1963
Pretty Watercolor This pretty watercolor captured the Grand Hotel in the heart of Charlotte Amalie, one of the busiest squares in […]
5 Postcards Offer Interesting Virgin Islands’ History Lessons by Enid M. Baa ~ 1934
Enid M. Baa, Librarian Recently, I’ve been finding the most incredible Virgin Islands memorabilia on eBay! 📨 This set of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Through The Sands of Time Book by Judah M. Cohen
In just a few days, a new documentary about the living history of the oldest Synagogue will be unveiled in […]
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 […]
The Limbo Dance, Too Hot to Handle ~ 1962
I love eBay for all the fascinating collectibles one can find on the history of the Virgin Islands. 🔥 Here’s […]
Pretty Seascape Beach Painting by Eljay Torgar Available
Eljay Torgar There’s a pretty watercolor painting of a beach scene in St. Thomas up for sale on eBay. 🖼 […]
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. […]
Fort Christian Ceramic Vase up for Sale
Ceramic Vase Check out this handcrafted, historic vase of Fort Chrisitan. Only $3.99 on ebay. The card says: “Built in […]
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 […]
Race Relations in the US Virgin Islands book by Dr. Marilyn Krigger ~ 2017
There’s a new book published in December 2017 about the US Virgin Islands! 📒 Special thanks to David and Priscilla […]
Beautiful Island Paintings by Larry Gluck ~ 1960s
Larry Gluck, Artist Larry Gluck created some of the most captivating scenes of the Virgin Islands on canvas! On a […]
The Ten Pound Baby!
Ten Pound Baby 🍼 Have you ever discovered articles about your family in the old newspapers? I’ve been thrilled to […]
Anansi and Company Book by Bish Denham
Our mother loved listening to Anansi stories during her summer holidays at Francis Bay on St. John. 🕷 As a […]
See the Damage to the Creque Marine Railway After Hurricanes Irma and Maria
Before Hurricane Damage The Creque Marine Railway is a special, historic property that first became a part of our family’s […]
One of my Favorite Christmas Presents
Flip-Pal Scanner One of my favorite Christmas gifts has lasted the test of time! 💻 It’s a little battery-operated device […]
A Leisurely Look at Main Street ~ 1940
Main Street Caption on the back of this photograph reads… 👀 Practically a free port, foreign made articles like French […]
Movie Day on Main Street ~ 1963
Movie Day 🎬 Headlining at the Cinema Theatre was The Victors produced by Carl Foreman. Movie posters promised=> “The six most […]
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