All historic houses to visit in US virgin islands

Step into the past at 9 historic houses in US virgin islands. These preserved homes offer a glimpse into the lives of notable figures and everyday people from different eras.

Are you interested in exploring historic homes? Here are the must-see historic houses in US virgin islands:

  1. Fort Frederik1

    Fort Frederik

     Frederiksted
    Fort Frederik, also referred to as Frederiksfort, is a U.S. National Historic Landmark located in Frederiksted, United States Virgin Islands. The fort was constructed between 1752 and 1760 by Denmark-Norway. The primary purpose of its construction was to protect the economic interests of the natural deep water port of Frederiksted and to deter pirates.
  2. Fort Christian Virgin Islands Museum2

    Fort Christian Virgin Islands Museum

     Charlotte Amalie
    Fort Christian is a historical fort located in Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It was constructed by the Dano-Norwegians between 1672 and 1680, marking it as one of the earliest colonial establishments on the island. The fort played a crucial role in defense and governance during the Dano-Norwegian and later Danish administration, which lasted until 1917 when the islands were sold to the United States.
  3. Estate Whim Museum3

    Estate Whim Museum

     Frederiksted Southeast
    A plantation and a house from 18th century document history of sugar plantations in Caribbean. They display artefacts from the colonial era.
  4. Danish Customs House4

    Danish Customs House

     Christiansted
    A yellow house located near Fort Christiansvaern. People used to pay taxes here. It has a monumental staircase.
  5. Haagensen House Museum5

    Haagensen House Museum

     Charlotte Amalie
    This house has an exhibiton of various historical artefacts. It was founded by Danish man who came to Martinique to lead a bank.
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    French Heritage Museum

     Charlotte Amalie
    A tribute to French influence on U.S. Virgin Islands. The museum displays memorabilia, bills and various artefacts.
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    Elaine Ione Sprauve Public Library and Museum of Cultural Arts

     Cruz Bay
    A Caribbean library with many books on St. John and its history, on Virgin Islands and the Caribbean in general.
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    Apothecary Hall Museum

     Christiansted
    A museum of pharmacy located in a Danish colonial building, now fully restored. You can see various apothecary artefacts here.
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    Little La Grange Farm & Lawaetz Museum

     Jolly Hill
    A family museum of Danish Crucians Kai and Irene Lawaetz. You can see the whole property, including gardens and interior of the manor.