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The History of Norman Island: Pirates, Buried Treasure, and Robert Louis Stevenson
The History of Norman Island: In this fascinating post, you’re going to discover a short description about Norman Island, a private island in the British Virgin Islands, and for whom the island may have been named. You’ll also discover the island’s unique connection to Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island and the 14 similarities between Norman Island and Stevenson’s imaginary Island. 🏴☠️ The following […]
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 Santa Monica, originally a Spanish frigate that hit a submerged rock off of Norman Island in the British Virgin Islands. She eventually sunk in Round Bay, St. John shortly after. Her tragic story adds to the […]
Creque Family Descendant Shares Norman Island’s Rich History in New Book: Norman Island: True Treasure Tales
Hi, if you’re looking for more information about Vintage Norman Island: True Treasure Tales, I thought you would find this post interesting. It provides a little more information about the Creque family of the Virgin Islands, properties they once owned, and dates for the book launch. New Book: Vintage Norman Island: True Treasure Tales “Not often […]
Virgin Islands Transfer Day Ceremony Video ~ 1917
Transfer Day Ceremony ~ 1917
St. Thomas Travelogue: In the Wake of the Bucaneers Video ~ 1936
St. Thomas Travelogue ~ 1936
Beautiful Cruz Bay Painting by Andreas Riis Carstensen up for Auction ~ 1903
The history of St. John, Danish West Indies: In this post, you’re going to learn a little information about the Danish artist, Andreas Riis Carstensen, and see a stunning landscape of Cruz Bay he painted that sold at auction in 2022 for higher than anticipated. Cruz Bay Painting The rare coastal painting of Cruz Bay, St. John […]
The Oldest Inhabitant from St. John Dies ~ 1909
The history of St. Jan, Danish West Indies: In this post, you’re going to learn a little information about the oldest inhabitant of St. John who was believed to be 115 years old! The Obituary of Salome Anthony of the Island of St. John Finding obituaries in the old newspapers is a wonderful way to […]
How the Moravian Church in St. John Celebrated their First Harvest Festival ~ 1901
The history of the Moravian Church of St. John, Danish West Indies: In this post, you’re going to learn a little information about how the Moravian Church celebrated Harvest Festival during the Danish times. 🇩🇰 What was a Harvest Festival and how was it celebrated in St. John? A Harvest Festival was an annual get […]
Bluebeard’s Castle, A Poem by Cyril Creque ~ 1920s
The history of Bluebeard’s Castle, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands: In this post, you’re going to enjoy a short poem about Bluebeard’s Castle written by a talented member of the Creque family. Bluebeard’s Castle By Cyril Creque Round the tower where legends have had their decay– Above me a mild blue, below me the bay, […]
Who was the First Local Band to Play in the Emancipation Garden? ~ 1907
Discover the musical history of St. Thomas, Danish West Indies: In this post, you’re going to learn a little information about one of the most popular musical bands during the Danish period. The Lionel Roberts Brass Band was the first organized band to play in the Emancipation Garden. The following article appeared in the St. […]