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Published: October 25, 2006
St. Croix's history dates as far back as the discovery of the new world by Christopher Columbus.
On November 14, 1493, Columbus arrived at St. Croix via the Salt River and named the large island Santa Cruz, or Holy Cross. Columbus' arrival was met with conflict between the Spanish and the Caribbean natives as a battle broke out, leaving many Spanish and Caribbean soldiers dead. Columbus departed the island never to return.
Centuries later, St. Croix saw many different inhabitants and rulers. In the 17th century, the Dutch and English settled on the island but constantly warred with one another. The Dutch left their settlement, leaving the British in control. Soon after, the Spanish returned to reclaim the island from the British only to be invaded by the French shortly thereafter.
Under the rule of Governor Dubois, St. Croix had some 90 plantations of crops varying from cotton and tobacco to sugar and indigo. With Dubois' death in 1733, the French sold the island to the Danish West Indian and Guinea Company. In 1917, Denmark then sold the island to the United States for $25 million and America's support in the claim of Greenland for Denmark.
Today, St. Croix remains part of America's unincorporated territory. Inhabitants have no vote in the national elections, nor do they have to pay taxes to the IRS.
The largest of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix boasts a population of 60,000 with two main cities housing the majority of its inhabitants. The town of Christiansted on the east end of the Island has a population of 3,000 and Frederiksted on the west end has a population of 830.
With tourism as one of its main sources of revenue, St. Croix's attractions are as vast as its population.
The St. Croix Heritage Trail is perfect for anyone wanting to explore the island's natural beauty and visit some of its many historical sites. A driving tour of the island, the trail makes stops at the Christiansted Historic Site, which features such historical monuments as Fort Christiansværn, the Danish West India and Guinea Company Warehouse, the Steeple Building, the Danish Custom House and the Scale House. This scenic tour was created to preserve the historicity of these buildings and to educate the public about St. Croix's history.
Other historical monuments include the Whim Plantation Museum, a former sugar estate from 1700s, which holds tours November through April and May through October.
St. George's Village Botanical Gardens was created to preserve St. Croix's native florae and faunae and protect other species of Caribbean plants and flowers.
For the vacationing tourist, St. Croix nightlife and resorts have something for everyone. Hotels and beach resorts offer every water sport and activity from scuba diving and snorkeling to sport fishing and sailing. Take a sailboat ride to Buck Island, home of the island’s only under water national park.
Looking to whet your whistle? The Cruzan Rum Distillery is the 300-year-old producer of St. Croix's native rum. Guided tours are offered every Monday through Friday 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:15 p.m., with a complimentary rum drink at the end of the tour.
Try planning your trip in time for the annual Jump Up block parties, where Calypso bands and music spread throughout the lively streets as restaurants and clubs offer specials all through the night.
Every Friday evening, check out the Sunset Jazz in Frederiksted. Be sure and try some of St. Croix delicious restaurants from the popular Cheeseburger in Paradise to a good steak at Rum Runner's Steak and Seafood.
Whether looking for an active vacation filled with scuba diving and fishing, or an educational trip with tours and explorations, the Virgin Island of St. Croix has something to please everyone.
Sources:
St. Croix, U.S. Islands Virgin Islands. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. October 6th, 2006. Wikipedia. October 23rd, 2006. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Croix%2C_U.S._Vir gin_Islands
Go to St. Croix. 2006. 23 October 2006.=
On November 14, 1493, Columbus arrived at St. Croix via the Salt River and named the large island Santa Cruz, or Holy Cross. Columbus' arrival was met with conflict between the Spanish and the Caribbean natives as a battle broke out, leaving many Spanish and Caribbean soldiers dead. Columbus departed the island never to return.
Centuries later, St. Croix saw many different inhabitants and rulers. In the 17th century, the Dutch and English settled on the island but constantly warred with one another. The Dutch left their settlement, leaving the British in control. Soon after, the Spanish returned to reclaim the island from the British only to be invaded by the French shortly thereafter.
Under the rule of Governor Dubois, St. Croix had some 90 plantations of crops varying from cotton and tobacco to sugar and indigo. With Dubois' death in 1733, the French sold the island to the Danish West Indian and Guinea Company. In 1917, Denmark then sold the island to the United States for $25 million and America's support in the claim of Greenland for Denmark.
Today, St. Croix remains part of America's unincorporated territory. Inhabitants have no vote in the national elections, nor do they have to pay taxes to the IRS.
The largest of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix boasts a population of 60,000 with two main cities housing the majority of its inhabitants. The town of Christiansted on the east end of the Island has a population of 3,000 and Frederiksted on the west end has a population of 830.
With tourism as one of its main sources of revenue, St. Croix's attractions are as vast as its population.
The St. Croix Heritage Trail is perfect for anyone wanting to explore the island's natural beauty and visit some of its many historical sites. A driving tour of the island, the trail makes stops at the Christiansted Historic Site, which features such historical monuments as Fort Christiansværn, the Danish West India and Guinea Company Warehouse, the Steeple Building, the Danish Custom House and the Scale House. This scenic tour was created to preserve the historicity of these buildings and to educate the public about St. Croix's history.
Other historical monuments include the Whim Plantation Museum, a former sugar estate from 1700s, which holds tours November through April and May through October.
St. George's Village Botanical Gardens was created to preserve St. Croix's native florae and faunae and protect other species of Caribbean plants and flowers.
For the vacationing tourist, St. Croix nightlife and resorts have something for everyone. Hotels and beach resorts offer every water sport and activity from scuba diving and snorkeling to sport fishing and sailing. Take a sailboat ride to Buck Island, home of the island’s only under water national park.
Looking to whet your whistle? The Cruzan Rum Distillery is the 300-year-old producer of St. Croix's native rum. Guided tours are offered every Monday through Friday 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:15 p.m., with a complimentary rum drink at the end of the tour.
Try planning your trip in time for the annual Jump Up block parties, where Calypso bands and music spread throughout the lively streets as restaurants and clubs offer specials all through the night.
Every Friday evening, check out the Sunset Jazz in Frederiksted. Be sure and try some of St. Croix delicious restaurants from the popular Cheeseburger in Paradise to a good steak at Rum Runner's Steak and Seafood.
Whether looking for an active vacation filled with scuba diving and fishing, or an educational trip with tours and explorations, the Virgin Island of St. Croix has something to please everyone.
Sources:
St. Croix, U.S. Islands Virgin Islands. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. October 6th, 2006. Wikipedia. October 23rd, 2006. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Croix%2C_U.S._Vir gin_Islands
Go to St. Croix. 2006. 23 October 2006.=
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