Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands
Christiansted is a town on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and former capital of the Virgin Islands. It is home to the Christiansted National Historic Site.
Christiansted National Historic Site was established in 1952, through the initiative of concerned local citizens, to preserve the historic structures and grounds within its boundaries, and to interpret the Danish economy and way of life, including colonial administration, military and naval establishment, international trade (including slave trade), religious diversity, architecture, trades and crime and punishment, between 1733 and 1917.
On the grounds are five historic structures: Fort Christiansvaern (1738), the Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse (1749), the Steeple Building (1753), Danish Custom House (1844), and the Scale House (1856).
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Charlotte Amalie | Christiansted |
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