Have you ever marveled at the sight of towering Caribbean stilt walkers dancing gracefully at festivals and parades? These vibrant, gravity-defying performers are known as Moko Jumbies, and they hold a significant place in the cultural tapestry of St. Croix. With their fascinating history and ...
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St Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is a treasure trove of history and culture. Among its many fascinating stories is “chaney.” St Croix Chaney consists of colonial pottery shards that have been unearthed and then transformed into beautiful jewelry and other items. ...
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Just a short boat ride from the shores of St. Croix lies an ecological treasure – Buck Island Reef National Monument. This 19,000-acre protected area offers some of the most pristine snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea. By booking a Buck Island snorkel tour, you’ll discover ...
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The island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands has a long and storied history of agriculture dating back centuries. From its early cultivation by indigenous islanders to the emergence of over 150 plantations during colonization, agriculture has played a pivotal role in shaping ...
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What do Barbie and J. Robert Oppenheimer have to do with St Croix? You'll discover that connection and more in Barbenheimer the St Croix edition.
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In August 2022, I took an epic trip to Ireland full of adventure. The global pandemic had put a pause on my European adventure that I had planned for 2020, and so when I was ready to travel abroad again – I thought of my ...
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October first marks a dark, yet triumphant day in Virgin Islands History – the infamous St Croix Fireburn or Fyah Burn of 1878. If you are familiar with the US Virgin Islands, you may have heard of the heroines of this day, locally known as ...
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Hip. Modern. Historic. That may sound like an oxymoron, but “The Fred” St Croix’s first new hotel to open in 30 years is all that and more. Patience and perseverance have absolutely paid off with the opening of The Fred. Working with Historic Preservation and ...
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In late January 2017, I had the opportunity to work with a film production company capturing background video (b-roll) for a series of interviews about the digitizing of historical records for the Danish Archives. The Danish National Archives in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of ...
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St Croix may be a little island only 26 miles long and at its widest about 6 miles across, but we are blessed with THREE National Parks ensuring that we preserve and protect our beautiful environment while enjoying the great outdoors and learning about the ...
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Each year on the Saturday closest to St Patrick’s Day, Christiansted goes green as revelers flood the streets clad in t-shirts and costumes while cheering on the Annual St Croix St Patrick’s Parade. With the Irish diaspora representing over 100 million people, the raucous holiday is ...
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Each year President’s weekend brings a celebration of Caribbean agriculture to the Big Island. Agrifest is the largest country fair in the Caribbean showcasing local produce, livestock, food, music and more. Once known as the bread basket of the Caribbean, St Croix’s rolling green hills ...
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