https://www.nps.gov/chri News releases from Christiansted National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/youth-mural-project-call-for-artwork-submissions.htm Tue, 05 May 2026 07:30:00 EST Christiansted National Historic Site invites youth artists from across St. Croix to contribute their ideas to a new community mural at the Coastal Studies Outpost in Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/youth-mural-project-call-for-artwork-submissions.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/notice-of-update-to-superintendent-s-compendium-for-christiansted-buck-island-reef-and-salt-river-bay.htm Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:46:00 EST Notice of Update to Superintendent's Compendium for Christiansted, Buck Island Reef and Salt River Bay https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/notice-of-update-to-superintendent-s-compendium-for-christiansted-buck-island-reef-and-salt-river-bay.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/national-parks-of-st-croix-reopen-following-hurricane-erin.htm Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:56:00 EST National Parks of St. Croix Reopen Following Hurricane Erin https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/national-parks-of-st-croix-reopen-following-hurricane-erin.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/national-parks-of-st-croix-to-close-ahead-of-hurricane-erin.htm Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:23:00 EST National Parks of St. Croix to Close Ahead of Hurricane Erin https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/national-parks-of-st-croix-to-close-ahead-of-hurricane-erin.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-national-historic-site-announces-preservation-work-in-fort-christiansvaern.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:02:00 EST Extensive restoration of the ravelin, the gundeck and the lower levels of Ft. Christiansvaern to begin May 5, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-national-historic-site-announces-preservation-work-in-fort-christiansvaern.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/national-parks-of-st-croix-to-close-ahead-of-tropical-storm-ernesto.htm Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:56:00 EST For the safety of our guests and to protect park resources, all National Parks on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands are closed ahead of Tropical Storm Ernesto. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/national-parks-of-st-croix-to-close-ahead-of-tropical-storm-ernesto.htm https://www.nps.gov/buis/learn/news/buck-island-reef-to-close-for-tropical-storm-ernesto.htm Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:50:00 EST For the safety of our guests and to protect park resources, Buck Island Reef is closed due to Tropical Storm Ernesto. https://www.nps.gov/buis/learn/news/buck-island-reef-to-close-for-tropical-storm-ernesto.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/news-release-christiansted-national-historic-site-to-offer-community-engagement-meeting-on-projects.htm Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:14:00 EST The National Parks of St Croix is hosting a Townhall to discuss ongoing and upcoming projects within the parks. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/news-release-christiansted-national-historic-site-to-offer-community-engagement-meeting-on-projects.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/7-24-24-parking-lot-closure.htm Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:30:00 EST Christiansted National Historical Site will temporarily close the parking lot at Fort Christiansvaern on Wednesday July 24, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 pm (noon). https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/7-24-24-parking-lot-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/the-national-park-service-seeks-public-comment-on-automated-fee-machine-and-proposed-parking-fee.htm Thu, 30 May 2024 06:23:00 EST The National Park Service seeks public comments on the reimplementation of a daily parking fee at the Christiansted National Historic Site visitor parking lot. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/the-national-park-service-seeks-public-comment-on-automated-fee-machine-and-proposed-parking-fee.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/2024-christiansted-national-historic-site-seeks-high-school-age-students-for-paid-summer-jobs.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:39:00 EST Are you, or someone you know, between 15 and 18 years old and looking for a challenging and exciting summer job? If so, you may be interested in working for the National Park Service as a member of the Youth Conservation Corps at Christiansted National Historic Site. The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) was established as a summer employment program for young men and women who work and learn together on projects that further the development and conservation of the natural resources of the United States, while developing an ethic of environmental stewardship and civic responsibility. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/2024-christiansted-national-historic-site-seeks-high-school-age-students-for-paid-summer-jobs.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-national-historic-site-repainting-traditional-limewash-stable-yard-portion-of-fort-christiansvaern.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:39:00 EST Christiansted National Historic Site (CHRI) in partnership with Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) is repairing the plaster and limewash paint of the Stable Yard portion of Fort Christiansvearn. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-national-historic-site-repainting-traditional-limewash-stable-yard-portion-of-fort-christiansvaern.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-national-historic-site-to-offer-community-engagement-meeting-on-special-use-permits.htm Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:01:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites interested members of the public to attend a community engagement meeting related to the Special Use Permit process with the National Parks of St. Croix (Christiansted National Historic Site, Buck Island Reef National Monument, and Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve). https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-national-historic-site-to-offer-community-engagement-meeting-on-special-use-permits.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/the-national-parks-of-st-croix-announce-new-scheduled-public-offerings.htm Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:50:00 EST Starting December 1, 2023, Christiansted National Historic Site will begin offering a host of new, regularly scheduled experiences for Guests. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/the-national-parks-of-st-croix-announce-new-scheduled-public-offerings.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-national-historic-site-presents-moonlight-movies.htm Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:06:00 EST Christiansted National Historic Site and the National Parks of St. Croix is thrilled to bring an exciting experience to Downtown Christiansted. Moonlight Movies will be a free family event held twice a month on the lawn of Christiansted National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-national-historic-site-presents-moonlight-movies.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/bandstand-temporarily-closed-for-repairs.htm Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:57:00 EST The Bandstand is scheduled for repairs starting Monday, August 28, 2023, and will remain closed through September 15, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/bandstand-temporarily-closed-for-repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/phase-ii-of-stable-building-roof-project.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:44:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) Christiansted National Historic Site (CHRI) in partnership with Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) is repairing the roof of the historic Stable Building at Fort Christiansvaern. In approximately 1972-1976 the roof had been replaced with a roof and had reached its life expectancy in 2015. In 2017, HPTC removed the failing timbers and roof, replaced all roof rafters, and installed a temporary roof to protect the structure and its contents. Phase II is currently underway this month. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/phase-ii-of-stable-building-roof-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-national-historic-site-seeks-young-adults-for-paid-summer-leadership-jobs-2023.htm Tue, 16 May 2023 12:02:00 EST Christiansted National Historic Site Seeks Young Adults over the age of 18 to serve as the work leader for the Youth Conservation Corps members. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-national-historic-site-seeks-young-adults-for-paid-summer-leadership-jobs-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/buis/learn/news/temporary-partial-closure-of-southeastern-end-of-west-beach-due-to-least-tern-nesting.htm Fri, 12 May 2023 11:19:00 EST The least terns have returned to Buck Island Reef NM. A group of about 20 adults arrived and is establishing their nesting colony on the southeastern end of West Beach. To ensure protection for the colony, eggs, and chicks the National Park Service (NPS) is placing a temporary partial closure of the southeastern section of beach from the sand spur point to the pier (South). The area is marked with signs, ropes/stakes, and warning tape. https://www.nps.gov/buis/learn/news/temporary-partial-closure-of-southeastern-end-of-west-beach-due-to-least-tern-nesting.htm https://www.nps.gov/buis/learn/news/2022-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm Sun, 22 May 2022 11:29:00 EST The National Park Service is looking for applicants to apply for the Summer 2022 program. We request all application and essays are submitted and turned in by May 27, 2022. Please follow all site application links listed in this handout. All hard copy applications can be turned in at the Danish Customs House at Christiansted National Historic Site (second floor). https://www.nps.gov/buis/learn/news/2022-youth-conservation-corps-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/angelita-alvino-to-lead-national-parks-on-st-croix-us-virgin-islands.htm Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:00:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) acting Regional Director Pedro Ramos today announced the selection of Angelita “Angie” Alvino as the new superintendent for Christiansted National Historic Site, Buck Island Reef National Monument and Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. She will begin working with the parks on October 4. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/angelita-alvino-to-lead-national-parks-on-st-croix-us-virgin-islands.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/buck-island-reef-national-monument-anchoring-closure.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:00:00 EST Temporary closure of Buck Island Reef National Monument to the public. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/buck-island-reef-national-monument-anchoring-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/buis/learn/news/least-terns-return-to-st-croix-and-buck-island.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:13:00 EST Buck Island Reef National Monument announces the arrival of Least Terns to West Beach. The nesting area has been closed for the duration of the nesting season. https://www.nps.gov/buis/learn/news/least-terns-return-to-st-croix-and-buck-island.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/update-park-actions-for-national-parks-at-st-croix-usvi-for-covid-19.htm Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:25:00 EST Updates to park closures, including the opening of Buck Island to anchoring and mooring. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/update-park-actions-for-national-parks-at-st-croix-usvi-for-covid-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/park-actions-for-national-parks-at-st-croix-usvi-for-covid-19.htm Thu, 16 Apr 2020 04:28:00 EST (03/23/2020) The National Park Service (NPS) at Christiansted National Historic Site, and Buck Island Reef National Monument, Salt River Bay NHP & EP, in St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands is implementing an immediate public use limitation, area closures and cancellation for all permitted events and demonstrations. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/park-actions-for-national-parks-at-st-croix-usvi-for-covid-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/sari/learn/news/native-plant-community-restoration-at-salt-river-bay.htm Wed, 22 May 2019 06:47:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) contractors will continue park project to restore native plant communities on the east side of Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/sari/learn/news/native-plant-community-restoration-at-salt-river-bay.htm https://www.nps.gov/buis/learn/news/least-terns-return-to-buck-island.htm Fri, 17 May 2019 13:14:00 EST Least terns are nesting on the beaches at Buck Island Reef. During this time the nesting area is closed to visitors. https://www.nps.gov/buis/learn/news/least-terns-return-to-buck-island.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/least-terns-return-to-buck-island.htm Fri, 17 May 2019 13:03:00 EST Least terns are nesting on the beaches at Buck Island. The nesting area is closed to visitors. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/least-terns-return-to-buck-island.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/national-park-week-2018.htm Thu, 19 Apr 2018 07:40:00 EST Come celebrate National Park Week at all three of your St. Croix parks! https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/national-park-week-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/buck-island-reef-national-monument-resource-management-activities-march-2018.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2018 07:02:00 EST The BUIS Resource Management team is going to have a busy month in March. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/buck-island-reef-national-monument-resource-management-activities-march-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/salt-river-bay-national-historical-park-and-ecological-preserve-native-plant-community-restoration-at-salt-river-bay.htm Mon, 12 Mar 2018 06:57:00 EST Restoration of native landscapes and habitats with native plants. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/salt-river-bay-national-historical-park-and-ecological-preserve-native-plant-community-restoration-at-salt-river-bay.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-national-historic-site-wharf-bulkhead-replacement.htm Tue, 06 Mar 2018 06:06:00 EST Replacement of the bulkhead at Christiansted wharf. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-national-historic-site-wharf-bulkhead-replacement.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/salt-river-bay-national-historical-park-and-ecological-preserve-stabilize-threatened-historic-danish-well-tower.htm Thu, 01 Feb 2018 05:48:00 EST NPS is stabilizing the historic Danish well tower at Salt River Bay NHP&EP. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/salt-river-bay-national-historical-park-and-ecological-preserve-stabilize-threatened-historic-danish-well-tower.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/national-parks-reopen-us-virgin-islands-following-hurricanes.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2017 12:00:00 EST U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth Mapp announced the reopening of Christiansted National Historic Site and Buck Island Reef National Monument on the island of St. Croix and Trunk Bay Beach at Virgin Islands National Park on the island of St. John. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/national-parks-reopen-us-virgin-islands-following-hurricanes.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/post-hurricane-maria-nps-christiansted-nhs-buck-island-reef-nm-and-salt-river-bay-nhp-ep-recovery-updates.htm Thu, 05 Oct 2017 06:38:00 EST Hurricane Maria recovery and damage assessment efforts are underway. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/post-hurricane-maria-nps-christiansted-nhs-buck-island-reef-nm-and-salt-river-bay-nhp-ep-recovery-updates.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/closure-due-to-hurricane-maria.htm Mon, 18 Sep 2017 06:32:00 EST Closure of park due to approaching hurricane. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/closure-due-to-hurricane-maria.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/closure-due-to-hurricane-irma.htm Tue, 05 Sep 2017 06:24:00 EST Closure of park due to storms. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/closure-due-to-hurricane-irma.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/slave-wrecks-project-community-archeology-at-christiansted-national-historic-site.htm Wed, 28 Jun 2017 06:02:00 EST Information about community archeology program as part of the Slave Wrecks Project https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/slave-wrecks-project-community-archeology-at-christiansted-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-national-historic-site-closing-of-church-and-hospital-streets-for-trench-excavations-july-5-7-and-july-10-2017.htm Tue, 27 Jun 2017 05:58:00 EST Trenching in the park to install fire and security lines. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-national-historic-site-closing-of-church-and-hospital-streets-for-trench-excavations-july-5-7-and-july-10-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-nhs-welcomes-the-african-slave-wrecks-project-to-st-croix.htm Thu, 14 May 2015 13:30:00 EST Presentation to the public the first phase of a potential long term project examining wrecks associated with the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade off St. Croix. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/christiansted-nhs-welcomes-the-african-slave-wrecks-project-to-st-croix.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/nps-st-croix-creates-8-mill-in-economic-benefits.htm Tue, 28 Apr 2015 07:14:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 148,753 visitors to the National Park units on St. Croix, USVI, in 2014 spent $8,459,200 in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/nps-st-croix-creates-8-mill-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/African-Caribbean-Connections-Conference.htm Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:26:00 EST This cultural conference highlights the celebrations and struggles of the Caribbean and African Diaspora experiences through music, dance and guest lectures. The event comes at the end of National Park Week, in which admission to all National Parks is free from April 18-25. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/African-Caribbean-Connections-Conference.htm https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/Virgin-Islands-History-Featured-at-Christiansted.htm Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:27:00 EST The Eastern National bookstore, a cooperating association with the National Park Service, will sponsor this month’s Virgin Island’s history lecture in the Steeple Building of the Christiansted National Historic Site. Ms. Monica Auradou will host a program that brings three local authors together to discuss current themes in their work and in how Virgin Island’s history is discussed in our community. https://www.nps.gov/chri/learn/news/Virgin-Islands-History-Featured-at-Christiansted.htm