#frederiksted

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[tropic-havens]

Frederiksted, Saint Croix Island, US Virgin Islands

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On this day, 2 July 1848, enslaved people in St Croix (now the US Virgin Islands) rebelled, burned down plantations and besieged the town of Frederiksted. The Caribbean island was at that time a Danish colony, and it had been decreed that slavery would be abolished in 1859, but the enslaved workers refused to wait. After revolutions in Europe led to turmoil in nearby Martinique and Guadeloupe, hundreds of rebels seized the moment and rose up. By the end of the day, only the local military garrison, Fort Frederiksværn, had not yet been overrun. The following day, the governor general, Peter von Scholten arrived. Faced with demands from the enslaved people to immediately abolish slavery, or they would burn the town to the ground, he relented and shouted out: “Now you are free, you are hereby emancipated.” Technically von Scholten had no authority to abolish slavery, and he was strongly criticised by enslavers and Danish authorities. But faced with a fait accompli, Denmark had no real choice but to accept the situation. The agreement achieved by the formerly enslaved people went even further than just immediate emancipation, as the order issued on the night of July 3 also applied to the Danish colonies of St Thomas and St John, and directed that the enslaved had the right to keep their current housing and provisions for three months, and that elderly and ill labourers had to be looked after by the former enslavers "until further determination". The old enslavers subsequently sued the Danish government demanding recompense for the loss of their "property". Danish Parliament rejected their claim, on the grounds that "slavery [was] itself an institution in conflict with religion and justice". But they did then agreed to pay a relatively low compensation figure of $50 per enslaved person. More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9191/st-croix-enslaved-revolt Pictured: St Thomas freedom statue https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=654237043416181&set=a.602588028581083&type=3

[terminusantequem]

Grace Hartigan (American, 1922-2008), Frederiksted Flowers, 1958. Oil and paper collage on paper, 71.1 x 55.9 cm

[lboogie1906]

Ralph D. de Magne de Chabert (January 12, 1890 - February 6, 1955) the son of Louis de Chabert and Laura de Chabert, was born in Saint Croix, Danish West Indies.

He was interested in agriculture and spent much of his time working on sugar farms during his youth. He supported the efforts of David Hamilton Jackson, a Saint Croix labor rights advocate and founder of The Herald. He advocated for improved social and economic conditions for the agricultural workers of Saint Croix and joined the farm workers on the island when they went on strike.

Polylingual in English, Danish, and French, he studied Journalism and Legal Studies through the La Salle Extension University, accredited by the National Home Study Council and the State of Illinois.

He was excited about the islands now being under the US flag. Nonetheless, he continued to stress the need for political power for the local population.

He founded The Saint Croix Tribune. He edited the paper’s articles and wrote editorials. A daily newspaper (except on Sundays), the Tribune adopted the mottos, “A Journal for the Progress of the People” and “Let Justice Be Done Though the Heavens Should Fall.” He was one of the founders of the Saint Croix Chamber of Commerce and served as its first president. He was a founder of the Saint Croix Democratic Party.

He served as a legal advisor to the Virgin Islands government’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches. He introduced the Homestead Act which granted adult heads of families, public land for a minimal filing fee. This act allowed thousands of Virgin Islanders to become homeowners.

He worked as a dairy farmer. He purchased and developed land for farming in Estate Blessings, Hope, and Jerusalem. He continued working with the Virgin Islands government in various capacities as an elected official responsible for the tax assessment of all property throughout the islands and as the administrator, collecting property taxes and maintaining public records and documents regarding real estate deeds and mortgages.

He married Ansetta Muckle, an entrepreneur from Frederiksted. They had six children. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[lawrenceleemagnuson]

Grace Hartigan (USA1922-2008) Frederiksted Flowers (1958) oil and paper collage on paper 71.1 x 55.9 cm

[sohannabarberaesque]

Postcards from Snagglepuss

So what was it about the Monk's Bath?

OFF MONK'S BATH, ST. CROIX, US VIRGIN ISLANDS: On the northwestern part of St. Croix happens to be a rather interesting tide pool which has long been known as "the Monk's Bath." It turns out that such was man-made, carved out of coral rock as a sheltered swimming spot back in the 1950's, and yet how the name got attached to it can get to be a mystery.

Yet close as it is to Westside Beach, to the north of Frederiksted (itself another quaint old town going back to the Danish days), it's been said such has some interesting snorkelling possibilities. And Peter Potamus wasn't going to argue about that. Soooo ... the one-piece mask/snorkel combis prevailed for the most part, given just how shallow the waters are and how interesting the underwater fascination of that part of St. Croix can get to being.

One thing that's pretty amazing about the Diver's Delight is how Peter Potamus has set up a diving platform that can be lowered to the water's edge so that the Magic Divers (and guests) can dive in and get diving after the manner of swimming platforms such as are found on naval vessels to allow the jack tar crowd some swimming and diving at sea. Which, throughout our time in the Bahamas and the US Virgin Islands, has served the function rather well, especially where the choicest dive spots can be had offshore (though at times, the sight of its flying overhead was bound to startle locals to thinking such was a UFO for some reason).

Yet for Huckleberry Hound as much as myself, paired more often than not in these dive experiences, fascination at the underwater side was anything but dull ... somehow, they say the sea can get to be relaxing, and diving is probably even more so. Especially sensing such curiosity about the reef life and the dolphins who couldn't help but sense such interest in our diving party--the fact of which wasn't lost upon Peter Potamus during an aside in the diving session.

"Is it any wonder," he remarked, "just how calming the sea can get on the psyche?"

And you could just sense our diving friends looking rather laid back and chill. Including Hardy Har Har, myopic hyaenal companion of Lippy the Lion, and Mildew Wolf, ever the snark-filled one. As a matter of fact, Mildew was talking to me as we were getting ready for another dive close to the Monk's Baths offshore, reminding myself of our hosting days on Laff-a-Lympics and how unpredictable the off-camera sessions could get, even when rehearsing the lines to make sure he was in perfect form to deliver everything correctly.

Later that evening in Frederiksted, over coffee and rum cake, Peter shared with Huck and I some fascinating detail about why such natives of the uncharted parts of Polynesia felt so relaxed about themselves in such an isolated milieu of paradise, even considering their nakedness: "Credit it to being close to the sea, and their spending such time in the sea as they do. What could go wrong with them, aside from rising sea levels?"

(At any rate, the rum cake had a sort of tang to it. Did the bakers use Captain Morgan spiced rum?)

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The Alpha's Boy - Chapter 28 - Part 1

Book Two In : The Alpha's Trilogy

*Warning - Adult Content*

Alistair 'Star' Claymore-Phoenix

Not a lot of people get to remember saying their first words to their parents but a lot of people haven't been mute basically their whole lives.

There was a collective silence around the room when I spoke until Darren walked up to me and wrapped his arms around my head, kissing the top of it in the way only my dad could.

I felt a bit odd, I didn't want the attention but at the same time, I welcomed it with open arms because I'd never get a moment like this again.

We were now sat around the dinner table now, the twins had found their way back into the house and into their playroom, I could hear a tablet playing 'Blipping' from where I sat with Riot and my Dads.

Nobody said anything right away, I didn't want to be the first to fill the awkward silence and I knew Riot wasn't going to do it.

It only took a few minutes until Silas finally cleared his throat and pushed a postcard to the middle of the table.

It was from Frederiksted, Norway and was torn around the edges.

It just said 'Hide' ✨ it was sighed simply with an S on the bottom and a date that showed it was sent two weeks ago.

Riot looked over to see it, he let out a sigh taking it from my hands and looking it over before placing it back on the table.

"What could it mean?" I asked, looking up at Darren.

"We're not sure. We haven't had anything suspicious happening, nobody has left. You're the first car to drive into town since we came home. We've got Quinton working on it too. It could mean anything. Lucca, Charles. We don't know. If they're tracking you it's best to be here then on an open farm."

"We can set you up in one of the guest-houses if you want."

Silas looked a little pained to say it as his eyes went between Riot and Myself and I knew it couldn't be easy for either of them to that they weren't the only important thing in my life anymore and that having my own space would almost be needed.

Not that I wanted to and not just for Riot and I to be alone but I didn't want to wake up at six am with the twins and I'm sure Riot didn't either.

For him to be comfortable, our own space was needed.

I nodded, tapping my fingers on my legs.

"Just until we get all this figured out."

"I gotta ask..." Darren started but Silas hit him on the arm.

"Ask."

"Was it?"

"Yeah? Was it what?"

"Did it hurt?" there was a pregnant pause, where Silas's eyes widened for a moment, hearing Darren's question.

"Your voice coming back," it quickly added, when the realization hit him.

"Your voice, did it hurt when it came back?"

I cleared my throat, shrugging.

"Not really. I just woke up and it was back. Riot's pack doctor suggested seeing Dr. Victor. I guess I should make an appointment."

"Well, what should we have for dinner then?"

I moved what things I had left at home into a guest-house a block away from home.

My bedroom at home was dark and full of memories that made my skin itch, that made me want to run away but Riot was there and he didn't let me run.

He let me take my time as I put a few things into boxes that used to occupy a space in the basement.

We sat on the sofa that came with the house hours later, I was tired.

I just wanted to close my eyes and sleep but I couldn't, my mind was whirling, though there were guards around the block I was staying on, purposely to watch my place.

I still couldn't erase the triggering feeling that was inside me by just being back here.

I didn't text anyone, Ivan knew I was around but he didn't want to come the same day I came back.

He insisted on giving me space, which I was more than thankful for.

I needed space.

I didn't want to not be able to face my friends but I was scared about what would happen.

"You need to calm down Alistair," Riot said in a light tone, he was sat on the other side of the sofa, our feet barely touched as we both looked at our respective phones, though Riot also had a book that he brought with him opened in his other hand.

"And how the fuck should I do that? The only thing that used to calm me down is a big no-no, now."

"You don't need drugs to calm down," he said with an eye roll, shutting his book.

I huffed putting my phone down.

"You don't know that, you don't understand."

I was frustrated, my hands were moving in odd ways as I spoke, looking towards my mate who just raised a curious brow at me.

I stood up, huffing like a child again as I wrapped my arms around myself.

"I just feel so..."

Riot stood up behind me.

"I know," he mumbled, shocking me with two arms around my waist as he stood behind me.

It wasn't much but it made everything in me stop for a moment.

My hands, head, everything paused for a second and I took a deep breath, turning myself around to look at him before putting my forehead on his shoulder.

"It's too dark to go for a run," he started.

"But maybe, first thing in the morning, that's what we should do. It should help, then we can go and get coffee with your friend, Ivan."

I hummed a 'yes' into his shirt, my arms tucked safely in between us.

We stood for a moment, my heart rate picking up every moment we stood there, but no longer was it beating with stress.

More with the fact that I was this close to Riot, his smell, his body heat, everything about it was mesmerizing.

I raised my head, after a few seconds and looked at him, watching him as he watched me for the second before our lips crashed together.

Kissing Riot would never get old, feeling him with me was something that still blew my mind. couldn't understand how I got so 'lucky'.

I didn't understand how someone as put together, composed and strong willed as Riot would go anywhere near me but here he was, in a whole other country, standing in the living room of a small house that we could momentarily call our own.

With his lips pressed on mine, his hands on my hips, the world outside these doors was scary but right here, right now, I never felt safer. 

[northameicanblog]

United States Virgin Islands: The U.S. Virgin Islands are a group of Caribbean islands and islets. A U.S. territory, it's known for white-sand beaches, reefs and verdant hills. St. Thomas island is home to the capital, Charlotte Amalie. To the east is the island of St. John, most of which comprises Virgin Islands National Park. St. Croix island and its historic towns, Christiansted and Frederiksted, are to the south. Wikipedia

Saint John - U.S. Virgin Islands (by anoldent) 

[rabbitcruiser]

The United States Virgin Islands celebrates Emancipation Day as an official holiday on July 3. It commemorates the abolition of slavery by Danish Governor Peter von Scholten on July 3, 1848.  

V.I. Emancipation Day

People in the United States Virgin Islands celebrate the V.I. Emancipation Day every year on July 3. It is considered a significant day because it commemorates the release of enslaved people from Danish rule in the West Indies. It celebrates the official abolition of slavery in the West Indies islands and is a public holiday in the U.S. Virgin Islands. More than 9,000 enslaved black people revolted against the Danish colonizers on July 3, 1848. As per the orders of the then Governor-General of the Danish West Indies, Peter von Scholten, all the enslaved people were set free. The revolt was spearheaded by Moses Gottlieb.

HISTORY OF V.I. EMANCIPATION DAY

The day the slaves in the Caribbean nations were freed from slavery by the colonizers is observed as a state holiday in these islands. The British Empire officially abolished slavery on August 1, 1834.

Since the mid-eighth century, the Virgin Islands, which consist of the islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, were under Danish rule. The islands were ideal for sugar plantations, a highly labor-intensive crop. All of this manual labor was provided by the enslaved black people brought in ships from Africa and other areas, and were called ‘slaves.’ They exceeded the Danish settlers by a large number. One of the earliest slave uprisings occurred on St. John Island in 1733 when slaves seized control of the island for six months. However, the uprising was eventually managed and cooled down with the assistance of the French powers.

In the year 1834, Britain officially abolished slavery. The French followed suit in 1848. The slave emancipation movement in France influenced the Virgin Islands as well, thereby triggering a non-violent slave uprising on St. Croix. Despite the assurance given by the Danish Crown to liberate all the slaves permanently by 1859, the slaves were freed before time by the then Danish Governor-General.

The United States Virgin Islands has declared the anniversary of this incident a public holiday, and it is also followed by America’s Independence Day on July 4. The biggest celebration in St. Croix takes place in Frederiksted, also called the ‘Freedom City,’ where the slave insurrection of 1948 took place. The day is celebrated with much enthusiasm and the festivities include children’s games, cultural entertainment, oratory, musical shows, dance performances, food, drinks, and crafts.

V.I. EMANCIPATION DAY TIMELINE

1672

Danish West India Company

The Danish West India Company brings the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the present-day U.S. Virgin Islands.

1828

Scholten Becomes The Governor-General

Scholten becomes the Governor-General of the Danish West Indies islands and works toward alleviating the burden of the enslaved people.

1848

Slavery Abolished

After being affected by the freedom movement carried on by some 9,000 slaves working in plantations, Governor Scholten orders their permanent liberation.

1878

Fire Burn Riot

Three women named, Mary, Agnes, and Matilda, stand against the oppression, colonial powers, and slavery and go on to become the face of the slave liberation movement.

V.I. EMANCIPATION DAY FAQS

When did slavery end in the Virgin Islands?

The day of the liberation of slaves traded by colonial forces is observed as a public holiday across the Caribbean. Many islands observe the day of August 1 as the day of slavery abolition as the British abolished slavery on this day in 1834.

When did the Virgin Islands get citizenship?

A 1927 act and another one in 1932, awarded most Virgin Islanders with U.S. citizenship.

What is the official language of the West Indies Caribbean islands today?

Dutch is the official language of these Caribbean islands that were under Danish rule.

HOW TO OBSERVE V.I. EMANCIPATION DAY

Participate in the celebrations: Participating in the celebrations is a great idea. Make sure you don't miss out on any Emancipation festivals in your area!

Read about the land: To learn more about the culture and traditions of the Virgin Islands, read history, explore cultural publications, and watch related videos on the internet. You can also visit the islands.

Spread the news: Use social media to spread awareness regarding the day’s importance. You can also launch a social media campaign using the hashtag, #V.I.Emancipation.

5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SLAVERY

Slavery continues in the 21st century: Slavery is not over yet; sadly, around 40 million individuals were enslaved in 2019, with a quarter of them being children.

Slavery in the modern era: Child labor, forced marriages, human trafficking, and sexual slavery are some of the prevalent and modified forms of enslavement common even today.

Forced labor: According to the reports, forced labor generates an annual profit of more than $150 billion in the U.S. alone.

Children are the worst hit: As per the U.N.I.C.E.F., more than 160 million children work as laborers in the U.S.

Most child laborers: Reports indicate that Sub-Saharan Africa employs the most child laborers i.e. around 26 % of the country’s children work as laborers.

WHY V.I. EMANCIPATION DAY IS IMPORTANT

Learn the history: Reading and exploring the history of these islands is important. Knowing more about the freedom movements helps us to understand the malpractice of slavery.

It marks the end of enslavement: For almost two centuries, the Danish rulers were engaged in the slave trade. The V.I. Emancipation Day commemorates the struggle involved in the abolition of this degrading practice.

It salutes equality and liberty: Irrespective of color and creed, everyone is equal and holds the freedom to live as per his/her own terms. This day reminds us that a balanced and good society has no place for slavery. This is a day to salute the virtues of equality and liberty, that are essential to life.

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[tropic-havens]

Fort Frederick, Frederiksted, St. Croix

[starrahcoolership]

avallos mom been at the Croix hospital for over fourteen hours. 516 strand Street. Frederiksted St. Croix 00840

[realestateusvirginislands]

Investing in St. Croix Real Estate: Spotlight on Top Condominium Developments

St. Croix, the largest of the US Virgin Islands, boasts an enticing blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. With miles of white sandy beaches and the clear blue Caribbean Sea as its backdrop, St. Croix has become a prime spot for real estate investment, particularly in the condominium sector. For those considering a stake in this paradise, let’s shed some light on the top condominium developments that are making waves in St. Croix’s real estate market.

1. The Coastal Oasis: Azure Bay Condominiums

Situated on the eastern shores of St. Croix, Azure Bay Condominiums is a true embodiment of luxury island living. With panoramic sea views, these condos come with state-of-the-art amenities including infinity pools, private beach access, and an in-house spa. It's an epitome of luxury and a sound investment, given its demand among high-end vacationers.

2. Island Green Residences: Eco-Friendly and Elegant

Taking sustainable living up a notch, Island Green Residences offers eco-friendly condos without compromising on style. Equipped with solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, and sustainable architecture, it's a favorite for the environmentally-conscious investor.

3. The Heritage Port: A Nod to Colonial Elegance

Located near the historic Christiansted town, The Heritage Port condominiums echo the colonial charm that St. Croix is known for. Offering a unique blend of history and modernity, these condos are prime real estate for those looking to immerse themselves in the island’s culture.

4. Tropical Gardens Suites: Urban Living, Island Style

For those who prefer a bustling urban setting, Tropical Gardens Suites in the heart of Frederiksted is a perfect choice. With shopping, restaurants, and nightlife just a stone's throw away, these condos offer an urban lifestyle with an island twist.

5. Coral Cove Marina Residences: For the Nautical Enthusiast

With its private marina, Coral Cove is a haven for boat and sea lovers. These condos not only offer waterfront views but also private docking facilities, making it an ideal investment for those who love to sail the Caribbean waters.

Why Invest in St. Croix Condominiums?

Beyond the sheer beauty and allure of island living, investing in St. Croix condos is a strategic move. With the island's growing popularity as a tourist destination, the demand for luxury accommodation is on the rise. Condos, especially in prime locations, have a high rental yield, making them a lucrative investment. Additionally, as a US territory, St. Croix offers a familiar and stable legal framework for investors.

In Conclusion

St. Croix, with its unique blend of Caribbean charm and American convenience, is rapidly establishing itself as a real estate hotspot. Its top condominium developments are testament to the island's growth and potential. Whether you're an investor eyeing rental income, or someone looking for a vacation or retirement home, St. Croix's condominiums promise a blend of luxury, convenience, and a sound return on investment.