Volunteers
We are actively seeking volunteers to man our office/museum store. Please email us or call the Trust phone (340) 774-5541 to volunteer!
Mission Statement
The mission of the St. Thomas Historical Trust is to identify, protect, and preserve the historical identity, structures, sites, and cultural heritage of St. Thomas through education, advocacy and promotion.
April 25, 2008
June 10, 2007
Successful Fundraiser
The St. Thomas Historical Trust held its kick-off campaign for its Hassel Island Initiative on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at the Hassel Island home of Josefina and Ricardo Charaf. Over a half-million dollars was raised through generous, local donations.
Guests toured Hassel Island harbor aboard the m/v Harbor Cat, kindly donated for the evening by Trudie and Cornelius Prior. Historical commentary was provided by Alton A. Adams, Jr. and Charles Consalvo.
Noted historian George F. Tyson, as the guest speaker, emphasized that throughout the restoration process the contributions made by local residents must be highlighted. Their role in sustaining the economy has the same historical significance as the sites targeted for preservation.
Senator Basil Ottley remarked on the importance of making Hassel Island available to our youth; Hassel Island is significant to us locally as well as globally. Delegate Donna Christensen extended her full support to the Trust and its members in taking on the task of saving Hassel Island. Christensen stated that although Hassel Island sits in the St. Thomas harbor, its history is joined to our history---as Hassel Island was once physically joined to St. Thomas---the history of all the Virgin Islands.
Executive Director of the Trust, Luanne Melchior, estimates that the Hassel Island Initiative will cost upwards of $7,000,000. The current condition of the sites necessitates the immediacy of raising funds, Melchior said. All community members are encouraged to join. Membership makes these events possible.
May 04, 2007
Calling for New Members
St. Thomas Historical Trust is seeking new members to help support the organization. Please give us a call at 340 642-4074 for more information, or email us at info@stthomashistoricaltrust.org. Lots of exciting things will be happening soon on Hassel Island!
May 03, 2007
Market Square c.1900
May 02, 2007
Hassel Island and Frenchtown Aerial 1942
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