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Virgin Islands Daily News - Today's News
Sunday, June 21st 2009 @ 7:51 pm

St. John


Seaside on St. John
An integral part of the US Virgin Islands, St. John Island provides a unique mix of natural beauty and cultural heritage. The rich history of agriculture has implanted a soft green tradition of arts among the St. Johnians, it is nicknamed as the Love City by its local residents.
The love of art and culture of the residents of St John is reflected by frequent exhibitions, concerts and artsand crafts fairs at the Annaberg Sugar Plantation.
The residents love sharing their history of culture and communities.

St. Croix

Woman on St. Croix Beach

St. Croix is an island of Churches. The places to worship include Holy Cross Catholic Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church and St. Paul’s Episcopal Anglican Church to name a few among many. The Crucian Christmas Festival is one of the most popular events on the island. The St. Croixians enjoy a month-long celebration on the occasion, and the festival concludes in the Three Kings Day parade. The Twin City is a twin center of culture and festive joy, and is a great place to visit to find happiness.
The Annaberg Historic Trail showcases the restored ruins on plantation grounds. One would find the photographs and newspaper articles aspect the island’s history in a restored plantation greathouse near Cruz Bay Eaine Lone Sprauve Library and Museum. The Museum also hosts paintings and other artwork created by local artists. Along the Reef Bay Trail in Virgin Islands National Park, one would find petroglyphs created by Arwak Indians.
The Annaberg part of the tour is self-guided, and for other parts of the island tour one would find tour guides. The tour guides would familiarize one with the island’s wildlife and its ancient folklore. The Emmaus Moravian Church, constructed in 1750, is on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Scientists are often joined by volunteers at the Cinnamon Bay archaeological dig in their endeavor to unearth half a millennium of ceremonial activity of the Taino islands and Danish plantation ruins. The excavation welcomes volunteers.
The Love City loves each of its visitors, and is loved by everyone who visits it.

St. Thomas


Charlotte Amalie Cathedral
St. Thomas
Embellished with a number of historical structures and ornamented by a unique mix of tradition and culture, St. Thomas has emerged as a prime destination for tourists. Popularly known as the Rock City, the history of St. Thomas alone makes it interesting enough to motivate a visit.
Market Square, a marketplace bustling with activity, was one the hop West Indian spot for slave trade. Fort Christian, a national landmark of the US, happens to be the oldest structure standing today in the Virgin Islands.
It is home to the famous Virgin Museum, where one can find the history of the island.
The Synagogue of Beracha Veshalom Vegmiluth Hasidim in the Rock City is the oldest synagogue of its kind that is in continuous use in the US. Blackbeard’s Castle on Government Hill is close by, and it looms over Charlotte Amalie. This tower was built in the 17th century, and serves as a popular restaurant and hotel today. The Government House located in the hills near Charlotte Amalie has been the Government’s center since the last 150-odd years. The first two floors of the building would narrate to the politically interested visitor the political life of St. Thomas.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints was built in 1848. Thick arched window frames built of stone arches and yellow bricks used to ballast abroad ships add grandeur to the looks. Other places of worship include Frederick Lutheran Church, St. Thomas Reformed Church and St. Thomas synagogue.


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