Saint Thomas Historical Trust Explained

Saint Thomas Historical Trust
Type:Non-profit historic preservation organization
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Purpose:To preserve the cultural and historical heritage of Saint Thomas, through education, advocacy, and preservation promotion
Headquarters:Roosevelt Park
Location:Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands
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Website:Official Saint Thomas Historical Trust website

St Thomas Historical Trust (also Saint Thomas Historical Trust), is a non-profit located on Saint Thomas island, in the United States Virgin Islands.

Programs

The Trust's headquarters and history museum are located in the Roosevelt Park area of Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas.[1] The Trust works to preserve the cultural and historical heritage of Saint Thomas, through education, advocacy, and preservation promotion.

It has an ongoing program of historical and cultural events, including lectures, walking tours, practical projects and activities for children.[2] It also organises initiatives to celebrate traditions of the islanders and raises funds for future preservation work.[3]

History

The Trust was established in 1966 as a non-profit organization. Early projects included involvement in the archeological site on Tutu island.[4]

The Trust has since been involved in numerous preservation, restoration, and outreach projects, including the Hassel Island Historic District on Hassel Island, the Bred Gade step streets of Charlotte Amalie, and the Danish colonial Fort Christian.[1] [5] [6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Kossler. Bill. Fort Christian Begins Tours. 30 June 2014. St Croix Source. 22 January 2014.
  2. News: staff. St. Thomas Historical Trust Announces Upcoming Events. 30 June 2014. St. Thomas Source. 14 January 2014.
  3. News: Lewin. Aldeth. Modern chefs get traditional at Coal Pot Cook-off. 30 June 2014. Virgin Islands Daily News. 23 May 2014. dead. https://archive.today/20140702111202/http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/modern-chefs-get-traditional-at-coal-pot-cook-off-1.1494183. 2 July 2014.
  4. Book: Righter. Elizabeth. The Tutu Archaeological Village Site: A Multi-disciplinary Case Study in Human Adaptation. 2 September 2003. Routledge. London and New York. 0-203-16584-5. xxvii. 30 June 2014.
  5. Web site: HP. Hassel Island: military and mercantile history amid natural wonders. hasselisland.org. 30 June 2014.
  6. News: Norris. Amanda. Historic Trust begins restoration of crumbling Bred Gade step street. 30 June 2014. Virgin Islands Daily News. dead. https://archive.today/20140702111223/http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/historic-trust-begins-restoration-of-crumbling-bred-gade-step-street-1.1564558. 2 July 2014.