ERAS OF THE OLD BARRACKS

1759 TO 1917

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The Danish Colonial Period

1917 TO 1935

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The Early American Period

1935 TO 1955

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The Christiansted High School Period

1955 – present

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The Virgin Islands Government Department Era

Police, Labor and Education

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Top Photo: Team Member Chalana Brown interviews Robert Schuster and Larry Finley about working and living around the Old Barracks.

Oral History Interviews

Preview of upcoming documentary about the Old Barracks Property in Christiansted and its use as Christiansted High School and the Departments of Public Safety, Labor and Education – St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Featured Stories

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Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.

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Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.

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Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.

St. Croix Tradesmen and Their Stories from the Danish Colonial Period

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21–23 Hospital Street, Christiansted

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