St. John
CULTURE & HISTORY
Discover an island that preserves its rich land and history.
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ST. JOHN
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CULTURE & HISTORY
St. Johnians are always eager to share the history of their communities and culture. The Annaberg Sugar Plantation often hosts exhibitions, concerts and arts and crafts fairs. The grounds themselves offer a glimpse into the rich agricultural history of the island. The self-guided Annaberg Historic Trail takes visitors through restored ruins on the plantation grounds. Petroglyphs created by Arawak Indians can be found along the Reef Bay Trail in Virgin Islands National Park. Tour guides elsewhere on the island can acquaint you with the island's ancient folklore as well as its wildlife.
The Elaine Lone Sprauve Library and Museum, located in a restored plantation greathouse near Cruz Bay, contains photographs and newspaper articles detailing the island's history. Paintings, drawings and other artwork created by local artists are also on display.
Volunteers can join scientists at the Cinnamon Bay archaeological dig to help uncover 500 years of ceremonial activity of the Taino Indians, as well Danish plantation ruins. Vacationers are encouraged to visit the site and join the excavation.
Historic Places of WorshipMade in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Links to Cultural Organizations
Cultural Events
HISTORIC PLACES OF WORSHIP
Emmaus Moravian Church
Constructed in 1750, this church is on the National Registry of Historic Places as one of the least-altered Moravian complexes in the West Indies. The rectangle shaped building is constructed of rubble masonry with stucco and contains flat-headed window and door openings. 340-776-6713
MADE IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Basket Weaving
Veronica Valmond
St. John
Phone: 340-715-1849
Ceramics
Donald Schnell Studio
Woodcrafts
Avelino Samuels
St. John
Phone: 340-693-5916
Glass
Maho Bay Art Gallery
Soaps, Perfumes and Candles
St. Johns Bay Rum
LINKS TO CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
St. John Historical Society
St. John
The Artists Association of St. John
Phone: 340-774-2275