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Christiansted National Historic Site

Christiansted National Historic Site was established in 1952 as the first unit of the National Park Service in the Virgin Islands of the United States. Covering over seven acres the park tells the stories about Danish economy and ways of life, and the interactions of people in Europe, Africa, West Indies, and North America during the Danish era of occupation of the Virgin Islands (1734-1917).

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Photos

View of the Christiansted NHS complex
Fort Christiansvaern, the Danish Customs House, Scale House, Danish West Inda and Guinea Co Warehouse and Steeple Building make up Christiansted NHS
view of the front steps of the Customs House
A customs house has stood on this spot since the 1730s. The current building was finished in the 1842.
View of the interior courtyard and stairs to the quarters of the fort's Commandant.
Fort Christiansvaern served as the residence for the Danish colony's Governor, then for the fort's Commandant and his family.
view of the Steeple Building from the street corner.
First known as the Church of Our Lord of Zebaoth, the church was completed in 1751, and consecrated in 1753. The steeple tower was built 1793-1796.
Ca. 1815 painting of activity at the wharf in Christiansted, St. Croix.
The Christiansted wharf was a cosmopolitan port throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.
Drawing of Alexander Hamilton, age 18
Alexander Hamilton spent his youth on St. Croix, from 1765 until 1772. This drawing was made shortly after he left the island.

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Live Music
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs