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Fort Christiansted aka Fort Christiansvaern

When you pay to enter Fort Christiansted you are getting the access to three historical sites.  The Fort, the Government House and the Steeple Building

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A Park Ranger will give you a receipt for your $3.00 admission fee and give you a booklet that will show you around Fort Christiansted.   It contains a map and historical information about the Fort.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

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History reigns inside and out of Fort Christiansvaern.

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Built on the site of an earlier French earth-works, this Danish Fort guarded town and harbor through the perilous early years.  The mission was accomplished attack never came.  Later, as police station and court, Christiansvaern continued in the cause of peace.

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Looking through the glass at the Officers Day Room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not an officer? Well we can stroll in the inner yard.

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The Fort Christiansted makes quite an impression on most visitors.

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Northshore Beaches: Some have smooth sandy bottoms ideal for swimming, and others have rock and coral-lined entries perfect for snorkeling! Many beaches on St. Croix are continuous with other beaches having a different name.

Southside Beaches:The south shore is dotted with so many little beaches that you just happen onto, that is highly unlikely that we have found them all.

East End Beaches There are many beaches East of Christiansted on St. Croix . Some are a bit harder to get to but usually not as crowded.

West End Beaches :  St. Croix offers a large number of beaches and water activities. Try a few for a fun and memorable vacation. All of the beaches in the US Virgin Islands are accessible to the public.

Beach Pictures:  Other beach pictures and more.

Getting Around:  Options for getting here and how to get around once you are here.

Flora/Fauna of St. Croix:  Check out pictures and info on what you will enjoy seeing.

Our Condo – Caribeblue: Check out what our "Paradise" looks like. And check the view!

Rum Punch: There is more than just punch here.

Caribbean Recipes: Try something new and bring back an island memory. Or have a Caribbean party.

Sunscreen:  Recommends for intense sun.

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gov house
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ranger
He can answer any question you might have concerning the Fort or about the Island  Additional pamphlets on various other Island interests are available in his office.  Check him out.  This man knows his stuff! Just ask a question.
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According to Fort records, Alexander Hamilton's mother was jailed in this cell for several months.
Jail cells are not tall enough for the average adult to stand. Around 5' in overall height. With a small opening for the only source of fresh air and light.
The plaques are also informative.

The entrance proclaims: 1836

What do the letters mean?

The Ranger knows,

facilities
Thank goodness modern facilities are available.
Most rooms are available for viewing.  Some are through glass others through barriers to keep the displays preserved. And yet so much of the entire Fort is totally open to the visitors.
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The soldiers were expected to wear wool uniforms.  SAY WHAT?
entrance
cannonballs
cannons
powderbarrels
guns
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windows
cannon
checkers
whippingpost
Restoration is an ongoing process from normal deterioration to new finds. Below they are preserving the base of a whipping post for future restoration.
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guns
cannon
stairs
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drum
sentry
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