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National Historic Site
Christiansted
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).
Adults 16 and older. Children under the age of 16 are admitted free with an adult.
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More Images
View of the Christiansted NHS complexview of the front steps of the Customs HouseView of the interior courtyard and stairs to the quarters of the fort's Commandant.view of the Steeple Building from the street corner.Ca. 1815 painting of activity at the wharf in Christiansted, St. Croix.Drawing of Alexander Hamilton, age 18