In 1966, a group of concerned citizens came together in response to a growing urgency to protect St. Thomas’s past. United by a shared sense of stewardship, they established The Trust to preserve the island’s remarkable, and increasingly fragile archaeological and cultural heritage for future generations.
For over four decades, the St. Thomas Historic Trust has a long and proven record of preserving and interpreting the cultural and historic resources of St. Thomas. The organization brings together experienced staff, dedicated volunteers, and an engaged membership base to plan and implement preservation initiatives, educational programming, and community partnerships. This collective expertise enables St. Thomas Historic Trust to manage projects of varying scale, from site restoration and research to public programming and outreach.
The St. Thomas Historic Trust operates a well curated history museum in historic downtown Charlotte Amalie, which serves as both an educational hub and an administrative base. Through guided walking tours, preservation workshops, lectures, and stewardship of significant historic sites, the organization demonstrates its capacity to deliver high-quality, place-based programs for diverse audiences.
With strong community support and a history of effective public/private collaboration, St. Thomas Historic Trust is well positioned to responsibly manage grant funding and achieve measurable outcomes. Its governance, fundraising capacity, and longstanding commitment to stewardship ensure the sustainability of projects that protect St. Thomas’ heritage while strengthening community engagement for generations to come.
Education Advocacy Preservation
The St. Thomas Historic Trust works to preserve the cultural and historical heritage of Saint Thomas, through education, advocacy, and preservation.
With an ongoing program of historical and cultural events, including lectures, walking tours, practical projects and activities for children the Trust organizes initiatives to celebrate traditions.
The St. Thomas Historical Trust has undertaken numerous preservation, restoration, and outreach initiatives, including work in the Hassel Island Historic District, renovation of the Step streets of Charlotte Amalie, and Fort Christian.