Jul 23, 2025 · Gem of the Caribbean 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.

Aug 2, 2023 · The town of Christiansted was planned and named in honor of reigning King Christian VI. The island was soon surveyed and divided into plantations of 150 acres, priced to attract new …

Aug 11, 2017 · Christiansted National Historic Site includes the remains of a colonial fort and other buildings that document the presence of the Danish in the Caribbean during the age of expansion …

Dec 12, 2023 · To Christiansted National Historic Site from Henry E. Rohlsen Airport: Drive east on Route 64 to Melvin Edwards Highway (Route 66). Turn right and continue for 4.8 miles (7.2 kilometers).

Apr 16, 2018 · The park’s mandate is twofold - to preserve the historic structure and grounds within its boundaries, and to interpret the Danish economy and way of life in Christiansted between 1733 and …

Aug 10, 2017 · Its five historic buildings, constructed between 1740 and 1856, were built using materials as varied as yellow bricks made in Denmark and brought to the Caribbean as ship ballast, local …

Whether you decide to visit "America's Paradise" for your next vacation or business brings you to these islands, be sure to stop by the park. Located in the heart of the town of Christiansted, you are invited …

Apr 14, 2015 · Like many other buildings in Christiansted, it was constructed primarily of yellow bricks brought from Denmark as ballast in sailing ships. The fort was completed by 1749, with the last …

Dec 12, 2023 · The fort defended the island of St. Croix and Christiansted from piracy and privateers. It served many roles over the centuries: housing the first Danish governors, a prison, an instrument of …

May 10, 2022 · Fort Christiansvaern at Christiansted National Historic Site serves as the point of information for the three national park units on St. Croix, including Buck Island.