The St. Thomas Historical Trust http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/ en Copyright 2008 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:33:59 -0400 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.21 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 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!

]]> http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2008/04/volunteers.html http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2008/04/volunteers.html Membership Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:33:59 -0400 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.

]]> http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2007/06/sucessful_fundraiser.html http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2007/06/sucessful_fundraiser.html News Sun, 10 Jun 2007 09:15:25 -0400 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!

]]> http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2007/05/calling_for_new_members.html http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2007/05/calling_for_new_members.html Membership Fri, 04 May 2007 23:28:52 -0400 Market Square c.1900 Post%20cards%20002.jpg

]]> http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2007/05/market_square_c1900_1.html http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2007/05/market_square_c1900_1.html Historical Photos Thu, 03 May 2007 23:03:34 -0400 Hassel Island and Frenchtown Aerial 1942 Aerial%20Frenchtown.bmp.jpg

]]> http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2007/05/hassel_island_and_frenchtown_a.html http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2007/05/hassel_island_and_frenchtown_a.html Historical Photos Wed, 02 May 2007 11:13:02 -0400 Efforts to preserve Hassel Island gain traction This article originally appeared in the The Virgin Islands Daily News:

A nonprofit organization that sought to restore and revitalize Hassel Island's historical sites has announced it will dissolve and throw its support behind the St. Thomas Historical Trust, which also has a goal of helping preserve the island's rich history.

"It seemed to make sense to me: Let's all come together and work to make Hassel Island what it should be," said Rik Van Rensselaer, president of The Hassel Island Preservation Trust.

]]> http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2006/12/preserve_hassel_island_gains_traction.html http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2006/12/preserve_hassel_island_gains_traction.html News Sun, 10 Dec 2006 06:26:20 -0400 Group aims to revive efforts to preserve Hassel Island This article originally appeared in The Virgin Islands Daily News:

ST. THOMAS - A St. Thomas civic group has pledged to take the lead in raising funds and providing volunteers to preserve the historically significant Hassel Island in St. Thomas Harbor.

On a balcony of a private home with a majestic view across the island, St. Thomas Historical Trust president Philip Sturm and Virgin Islands National Park Superintendent Art Frederick on Thursday evening signed an agreement between the two entities.

]]> http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2006/12/group_aims_revive_hassel_island.html http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2006/12/group_aims_revive_hassel_island.html News Sun, 10 Dec 2006 06:22:54 -0400 Calendar

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]]> http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2006/12/calendar.html http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2006/12/calendar.html Calendar Fri, 08 Dec 2006 05:32:31 -0400 Application Forms The following links are to PDF files - depending on your computer and operating system they will either download to your desktop or open in your web browser. You may need to install a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Acrobat to view these files.

]]> http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2006/12/application_forms.html http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2006/12/application_forms.html Files & Forms Thu, 07 Dec 2006 12:24:52 -0400 Preservation Guidelines The following links are to PDF files - depending on your computer and operating system they will either download to your desktop or open in your web browser. You may need to install a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Acrobat to view these files.

  1. Signage
  2. Paint Colors & Materials
  3. Plaster-Covered Walls
  4. Brick Walls
  5. Stone Walls
  6. Wood Buildings
  7. Windows & Doors
  8. Porches & Balconies
  9. Roof Repair
  10. Architectural Metals
  11. Lighting & Mechanicals
  12. Landscaping
  13. Staircases & Steps
  14. New Additions
  15. New Buildings
  16. Interior Changes

]]> http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2006/12/preservation_guidelines.html http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2006/12/preservation_guidelines.html Files & Forms Thu, 07 Dec 2006 12:16:30 -0400 Officers President: Ronald S. Lockhart

Vice President: Joanne Bozzuto

Secretary:Carol Fava

Treasurer: Trevor Milner

]]> http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2006/12/officers.html http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2006/12/officers.html Officers Thu, 07 Dec 2006 12:03:44 -0400 Board Of Directors Alton A. Adams, Jr.

Felipe Ayala, Jr.
School Outreach Project Director
Church History Project Director
Elders' Roundtable Project Director

Lawrence Boschulte
Chair Hassel Island Project

Joann Bozzuto
Vice President

Edouard DeLargarde

Fraser Drummond
Chair, Membership Committee

Carol Fava
Secretary
Public Relations

Mary Ann Hickey
Chair, Mission Development

Cynthia Jerry

Sean L. Krigger
License Plate Project Manager

Ronald S. Lockhart
President
Website Coordinator

Trevor Milner
Treasurer

James O'Bryan

Michael Sheen
Chair, Building Development

Treganza Roach

Jacob Spell

John P.Woods
Chair, Fundraising Committee

]]> http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2006/12/board_of_directors.html http://www.stthomashistoricaltrust.org/2006/12/board_of_directors.html Board Of Directors Thu, 07 Dec 2006 11:42:22 -0400