Christiansted National Historic Site in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, preserves a powerful legacy of Danish colonialism, African labor, and Caribbean resilience through its meticulously preserved 18th-century structures and complex history shaped by trade, architecture, and cultural transformation.
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Beracha Veshalom Vegmiluth Hasidim Synagogue (St. Thomas Synagogue)
Built in 1833, the Beracha Veshalom Vegemiluth Hasadim Synagogue—also known as the St. Thomas Synagogue—is the second oldest in North America and the oldest in continuous use. Constructed by Sephardic Jews seeking refuge from persecution, the synagogue honors centuries of religious freedom, resilience, and tradition in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Downtown Revitalization: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Estate La Grange: A Deep-Rooted Cultural History
Heritage Matters 