Known as the “Father of Impressionism,” Jacob Abraham Camille Pissarro was a Danish-French Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painter born on the island of St. Thomas in 1830 when it was part of the Danish West Indies. Art historian John Rewald called Pissarro the “dean of the Impressionist painters.” Pissarro was also one of Paul Gauguin’s masters.
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Visit Smith Bay Beach — A Hidden Gem On The East End
Smith Bay Beach — a 21-acre park located just off Route 38 —is home to an intriguing assortment of plants, birds and marine life. For decades, the sleepy area just off the beaten path on the road to Red Hook was known to locals as Lindquist. Over time, the isolated shoreline became ever-more popular with local groups keeping it clean and inviting.
Shop And Dine In The Fun ’N Sun At Crown Bay Center
Known as “A Regal Shopping Experience.” Crown Bay Center offers shopping for sure — and so much more. When cruise ships are in port, the sprawling single-level facility comes to life with upbeat opportunities to enjoy dining, gaming, and socializing in a tropical seaside landscape. And be sure to check out the open-air market that overflows with intriguing arts and crafts.
Check Out The View — And History — At Drake’s Seat
Traditionally, Drake’s Seat is an ideal spot to watch the sunset. It is also well known as the place where the Caribbean Sea joins the Atlantic Ocean. Legend has it (and locals swear) that 16th century explorer, Sir Francis Drake, regularly perched himself on the overlook bearing his name to keep an eye out for enemy ships.
PRICKLY PEAR — TROPICAL PLANT AND AN ISLAND, TOO
A genus of flowering plants in the cactus family, the prickly pear is known for its flavorful fruit and showy flowers. Prickly pear cacti are native to the Western Hemisphere and flourish throughout Caribbean. Prickly Pear also is the name of a lush, uninhabited island in the British Virgin Islands. Although the island has no permanent residents, it has a beach bar, restaurant and recreational water sports facilities.
SPOTLIGHTING THE LATE CYRIL E. KING (1921- 1978)
Cyril Emmanuel King was born on St. Croix in 1921. In 1949 he was appointed as an aide to Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota, becoming the first African American to serve in the office of a U.S. senator. He was elected to the Virgin Islands Senate in 1972. In 1974, King was elected Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. He died in office in 1978. In 1984, the Harry S. Truman Airport was renamed Cyril E. King Airport by the Virgin Islands Legislature.
Ginger Thomas — Official Flower Of The USVI
Although not native to the West Indies, Ginger Thomas flourishes in St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix and is the Official Flower of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Enjoy St. Thomas Carnival Festivities For 2023
This year’s St. Thomas Carnival theme is: “Illuminating our Culture for the World to See, St. Thomas Carnival 2023.” Carnival Village opens Monday evening April 24th with Kelly “Pupa Kelly” Charleswell reigning over his Musical Arena.
Remembering Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV
The Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Terminal is in downtown Charlotte Amalie. Formerly known as Tortola Wharf, this facility — named for a beloved local employee — is a hub for ferry service between the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, and between St. Thomas, St. Croix, and Puerto Rico.
Island Mail Provides “Mail in a Breeze”
Whether you are a St. Thomas resident, business traveler, Caribbean sailor, or you are moving to the territory, Island Mail is at your service with a host of communication options. Services range from virtual and physical mailbox rental to office space rental and more.
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