Virgin Islands History by Valerie Sims
Virgin Islands History and Culture in Photographs
The Romantic Virgin Islands ~ 1956
The Romantic Virgin Islands ~ 1956 Redbook Magazine shared a wonderful article about the romantic Virgin Islands in their September 1956 issue. Horace Sutton, the famed syndicated travel authority wrote about the beauties and glamour of the Virgin Islands. Here’s a quote from the magazine’s article which is available for sale on eBay. […]
Beautiful Painting of St. Thomas Harbor for Sale ~ 1986
Russ Elliott Russ Elliott’s paintings can be found in many high-end hotels and estates throughout the world! Known for his murals and custom work, Russ has traveled extensively painting for exclusive clients. When he was in St. Thomas, he created artwork for Blackbeard’s Castle, the Louisenhoj Castle, and painted a huge Palm Mural in St. […]
Rare St. Thomas Cricket Team Photograph Available ~ 1953
Cricket Team For those that love Cricket, this is a fantastic collectible! This photograph of the team was taken at the sports field in St. Thomas in 1953. I tried to research it further but found more articles about Baseball games instead. You don’t often find these kinds of photographs every day! […]
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! It’s just been released in February 2018. Below is an amazon review with links to find it on the web. St. John History Book “St John is a volcanic island, part of an undersea mountain […]
The Donkeys Bray, the Roosters Crow, But I Could Stay Forever ~ 1950s
Here’s an interesting postcard that captures some of the charm of the Virgin Islands. 🙂 The Good Ol’ USA “Haiti and Trinidad were wonderful, but this is the spot —nothing like good ol’ U.S.A.” ~Peter Kohl Here is the link to the original postcard for sale. Update: This item has been sold and is unavailable. […]
The Colors Are Unbelievable and the People So Friendly ~ 1950
Here’s another complimentary postcard a visitor sent home in 1950. Colors Unbelievable! Dear Peg, – Boy! This is the place! Am getting sooo lazy! The roads are mountain paths. The water, just like this ink. Native food, music, dancing, and DRINKING unimaginable. Every day is a new and different series of experiences. The people […]
Waterfront Shopping, a Novel Experience for Visitors ~ 1965
Shopping for food on the waterfront was a novel idea for tourists.🍍 Here’s what one visitor wrote home: ~ 1965 Waterfront Shopping “I guess when you were younger, food was bought at places other than supermarkets, but I doubt if you have ever bought food as the people on the island do.” ~ Jack Here […]
Do You Know the Location of this Colorful Painting?
Colorful Painting Hundreds of artists have captured the beauty of the Virgin Islands in their own way. 🎨 Street scenes, panoramic views, harbor views and many more have come to life on their canvases right before their eyes. Our most famous artist, born on the island of St. Thomas, was Camille Pissarro. He was known […]
Lunch on the Hotel Terrace ~ 1957
The Hotel Terrace at Bluebeard’s Castle Bluebeard’s Castle has one of the best views on the island of St. Thomas. It’s a historic property that dates back to 1689 when the Danish Government built it as a measure of defense. Later in the 1930s, it became a popular luncheon spot when it reopened to the public. In […]
Beautiful Weather Makes One Visitor Want to Stay ~ 1968
Arriving by ship must be an incredible experience for visitors!🚢 When they enter the harbor for the first time, they can see the three hills on which St. Thomas is built, along with Fort Christian which stands guard. Perched on two of the hills are Blackbeard’s Castle and Bluebeard’s Castle to the east, both of which […]