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Christiansted National Historic SiteFort Christiansvaern
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Tropical natural beauty, culture and history await you here.

Christiansted National Historic Site is located on the island of St Croix in the Virgin Islands. This park has 5 preserved historic structures and interprets the Danish economy and way of life in existence there from 1733 to 1917. We invite you to explore this unique part of America’s heritage!

 
Fort Christiansvaern, St Croix, Virgin Islands.

CLIMATE

Temperatures range in the low 70s Fahrenheit to upper 80s from December through April. They are slightly higher (mid 80s to mid 90s), May through November. Usually there is more rainfall July through January, while spring and early summer can be quite dry. On any given day, however, brief light rain showers are not uncommon.

 
Aerial view of Christiansted NHS

Park Background

Christiansted National Historic Site, on the island of St Croix in the Virgin Islands, was established in 1952.
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Write to

2100 Church St. #100
Danish Custom House
Christiansted, Virgin Islands 00820

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Phone

Visitor Information
(340) 773-1460

Fax

(340) 773-5995

Climate

Temperatures range in the low 70s Fahrenheit to upper 80s from December through April. They are slightly higher (mid 80s to mid 90s), May through November. Usually there is more rainfall July through January, while spring and early summer can be quite dry. On any given day, however, brief light rain showers are not uncommon.
View of Fort Christianvaern from Christiansted Harbor  

Did You Know?
The Danes found and built upon the ruins of French village called Bassin, (“the harbor”) which dated from 1665. The new town was named Christiansted in honor of King Christian VI of Denmark-Norway.

Last Updated: August 23, 2007 at 06:39 EST