Saint Thomas Historical Trust

St Thomas Historical Trust (also Saint Thomas Historical Trust), is a non-profit historic preservation organization located on Saint Thomas island, in the United States Virgin Islands.

Saint Thomas Historical Trust
Formation1966 (1966)
TypeNon-profit historic preservation organization
PurposeTo preserve the cultural and historical heritage of Saint Thomas, through education, advocacy, and preservation promotion
HeadquartersRoosevelt Park
Location
  • Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands
WebsiteOfficial Saint Thomas Historical Trust website

Programs

The Trust's headquarters and history museum are located in the Roosevelt Park area of Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas.[1] The Trust works to preserve the cultural and historical heritage of Saint Thomas, through education, advocacy, and preservation promotion.

It has an ongoing program of historical and cultural events, including lectures, walking tours, practical projects and activities for children.[2] It also organises initiatives to celebrate traditions of the islanders and raises funds for future preservation work.[3]

History

The Trust was established in 1966 as a non-profit organization. Early projects included involvement in the archeological site on Tutu island.[4]

The Trust has since been involved in numerous preservation, restoration, and outreach projects, including the Hassel Island Historic District on Hassel Island, the Bred Gade step streets of Charlotte Amalie, and the Danish colonial Fort Christian.[1][5][6]

See also
  • History of the United States Virgin Islands topics
  • Danish West Indies topics

References
  1. Kossler, Bill (22 January 2014). "Fort Christian Begins Tours". St Croix Source. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  2. staff (14 January 2014). "St. Thomas Historical Trust Announces Upcoming Events". St. Thomas Source. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  3. Lewin, Aldeth (23 May 2014). "Modern chefs get traditional at Coal Pot Cook-off". Virgin Islands Daily News. Archived from the original on 2 July 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  4. Righter, Elizabeth (2 September 2003). The Tutu Archaeological Village Site: A Multi-disciplinary Case Study in Human Adaptation. London and New York: Routledge. pp. xxvii. ISBN 0-203-16584-5. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  5. HP. "Hassel Island: military and mercantile history amid natural wonders". hasselisland.org. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  6. Norris, Amanda. "Historic Trust begins restoration of crumbling Bred Gade step street". Virgin Islands Daily News. Archived from the original on 2 July 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
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