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ANNABERG SUGAR PLANTATION RUINS (http://www.vinow.com/stjohn/nationalpark/annaberg_plantation.php)
Located on the island of St. John. Annaberg is a historic museum. Explore ruins from the Danish Plantation days and learn of the the function of a sugar mill and factory. Features a historic walking trail, factory ruins, slave quarters, windmill. The windmill was built possibly between 1810-30, and was among the largest in the islands.
BILL BASS STEEL PANS (http://www.billbasssteelpans.com/)
Award winning Steel Pan performer and entertainer whose worldwide performances have included Japan, Denmark and Norway, as well throughout the U.S. mainland and the
Caribbean. Bill Bass has performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. and received special recognition Ambassador's Award for spectacular performance at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. On the islands, Bill Bass has performed for visiting dignitaries and cruise ship passengers for the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. Bass
CAMILLE PISSARRO (French Impressionist Painter) (http://www.pissarro.vi/)
CAMILLE PISSARRO (1830 -1903) born July 10th on the Caribbean island of St. Thomas, Danish West Indies; to Abraham Gabriel Pissarro, of Sephardic (or "Morrano") Jewish ancestry, and Rachel Manzano-Pomiace, a Dominican of Spanish descent. Pissarro was a key member of the French Impressionist group of painters. The Pissarro family, French and Jewish in origin, had settled in the Danish colony of St. Thomas. Pissarro received his early education at a boarding school near Paris and returned to St. Thomas where he sketched the picturesque port scenes. In 1852, he left for Venezuela in the company of the Danish painter Fritz Melbye, and worked as an artist there for two years. In 1855, Pissarro settled in Fr
HOMELAND COLLECTIONS (http://www.homelandcollections.com/)
Features colorful pictures of events happening in the Virgin Islands such as the Millennium Celebration, the St. Croix Christmas Festival, St Thomas Carnival , St. Croix's first casino and other cultural events.
IMAGE BAND (http://www.imageband.com)
Washinton D.C. area based band comprised of local Virgin Islanders. This reknowned band has been playing in the Washington D.C. area, several east coast states, the Virgin Islands and in Canada for several years.
Some of their major appearances have been for both the St. Croix Festival, St. Thomas Carnival, the Hispanic American Festival, Congress of the United States, World Fest,
Festival of the American Folk life- Smithsonian in Washington D.C. and Caribana in Toronto, Canada.
ISLAND ART AND SOUL - WAYNE "BULLY" PETERSEN (http://www.islandartandsoul.com/FeaturedArtistPetersen.html)
Wayne "Bully" Petersen is a featured artist on islandartandsoul.com. "Bully" Petersen is a professional photographer, musician and artisan. Petersen preserves and celebrates the culture of St.Croix through photography, art and music. A self-taught artist, his paintings depict a cultural theme and is the leader of the traditional scratch band known as "Bully and the Musical Kafooners".
LAWAETZ MUSEUM (http://www.stcroixlandmarks.com/lawaetz.html)
The Lawaetz museum is a family owned historic home of a prominent Danish-Crucians. The museum features an authentically furnished home surrounded by lush gardens. (Pa Danske on homepage)
MOKO JUMBI 'N' FREN DEM (http://www.mokojumbi.com/intro.html)
An award-winning troupe of Moko Jumbies. The history and tradition of Moko Jumbi are taught to over a hundred children and adults in the Virgin Islands which includes
the tradition of Moko Jumbi along with its history, origin and life lessons; stilts constructed and costume design. Photo Gallery featues former President Bill Clinton and Mrs. Hillary Clinton.
QUADRILLE DANCE (http://freespace.virgin.net/abe.oppel/html/body_quadrille_dance.html)
Quadrille dance was developed in France during the eighteenth century as a court dance for Napoleon. It was brought to England during that century, and introduced to the Caribbean during the early nineteenth century.
REICHHOLD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (http://www.reichholdcenter.com/text/welcome.html)
Located on the island of St. Thomas. The Reichhold Center of the Arts was built in 1978. Mr. Reichhold, (1901 -1989) was the Executive Officer of Reichhold Chemicals, Inc., a firm he founded in 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. The Theatre has 1196 seats in both the covered and uncovered sections. The lower area has 356 upholstered seats and the upper seating area has 840 wooden seats. Jorge Rigua, architecture critic for The San Juan Star Magazine, in 1982 described the Center as "...a fine example of tropical architecture; a building suited to the character, climate needs and personality of the Virgin Isla
ST. CROIX LANDMARK SOCIETY : PRESERVING ST. CROIX'S HERITAGE SINCE 1948 (http://www.stcroixlandmarks.com/index.html)
Since 1948, the St. Croix Landmarks Society's mission has been to advance understanding and appreciation of the unique historical and cultural legacy of St. Croix through preservation, research, and education. Whim Museum is the most familiar part of the Landmarks' activities. Other activities and sites include the St. Croix Heritage Trail, The St. Croix Landmarks Community Education Outreach Program, the Lawaetz Museum and more than thirty events throughout the calendar year that are open to residents, visito
ST. CROIX MOKO JUMBIES (http://www.st-croix.net/fun/mokojumbies/index.html)
Features local stilt walkers known as "Moko Jumbies." Moko Jumbies orignates in West Africa and are stilt dancers who are believed to "scare away evil spirits" ey Moko Jumbies appear at street festivals and carnivals throughout the Caribbean.
TILLETT GARDENS (http://www.tillettgardens.com/)
Features a marketplace of local art and crafts. On exhibit are the famous Tillett prints and maps,as well as water colors, oils and acrylics by local and Caribbean artists. An integral part of the Garden is the performing arts outdoor theatre, accomodating 300 people and two music studios.
WELCOME TO ST. THOMAS CARNIVAL (http://www.vicarnival.com/)
The Official Website Of The Virgin Islands Carnival Committee. Highlights: Carnival Schedule, Children's Parade, Adult's Parade, Prince & Princess, Carnival King & Queen, Golden Jubilee Royal Coronation, King & Queen Of The Bands, Calypso Revue, Latin Night and Calypso King,
WHIM PLANTATION MUSEUM (http://www.stcroixlandmarks.com/whim.html)
Whim is the oldest sugar plantation museum in the Virgin Islands. The historic early 18th century plantation features 12 acres of buildings. Features a greathouse, an old kitchen, fully restored windmill and sugar factory ruins. The grounds have tropical flowers, plants and trees. There is a library and archives open to the general public. Guided tours are available to the general public.
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