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National Historic Site

Christiansted

View of the Christiansted NHS complex
Fort Christiansvaern, the Danish Customs House, Scale House, Danish West Inda and Guinea Co Warehouse and Steeple Building make up Christiansted NHS NPS Photo: Diaz

Overview

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. Covering over seven acres the park tells the stories about Danish economy and ways of life, and the interactions of people in Europe, Africa, West Indies, and North America during the Danish era of occupation of the Virgin Islands (1734-1917).

Hours

  • Sunday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
  • Monday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
  • Thursday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
  • Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
  • Saturday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Fees & Passes

  • Entrance - Per Person:  10.00

    Adults 16 and older. Children under the age of 16 are admitted free with an adult.

Map

More Images

View of the Christiansted NHS complex
View of the Christiansted NHS complex
view of the front steps of the Customs House
view of the front steps of the Customs House
View of the interior courtyard and stairs to the quarters of the fort's Commandant.
View of the interior courtyard and stairs to the quarters of the fort's Commandant.
view of the Steeple Building from the street corner.
view of the Steeple Building from the street corner.
Ca. 1815 painting of activity at the wharf in Christiansted, St. Croix.
Ca. 1815 painting of activity at the wharf in Christiansted, St. Croix.
Drawing of Alexander Hamilton, age 18
Drawing of Alexander Hamilton, age 18