Come Home To St. Croix
Last Updated (Tuesday, 29 September 2015 12:10)
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The information below pertains to the 2015 Come Home to St. Croix and provides an example of the flavor of the event, although each year's programming is different.
Future Come Home to St. Croix dates:
- July 17 – 24, 2016
- July 16 – 23, 2017
- July 15 – 22, 2018
- July 14 – 21, 2019
- July 12 – 19, 2020
Schedule of Events 2015
July 12 thru July 19, 2015
Sunday, July 12, 3:00 p.m.
Ceremony to Honor Our Ancestors
Exhibit Openings: Life in the Big Yard; Sugarcane Field Implements
Admission free; donations welcome
Monday, July 13, 3:00 p.m.
Places That Matter – Explore a Longrow House
Anglican Poor Yard at 15 Queen Street, meet at Brady’s Resteraunt in Christiansted; Admission $5, Children under 18 free, advance online reservation suggested; www.stcroixlandmarks.org
Monday, July 13, 7:00 p.m.
Workshop – Getting Started With Your Family History & Emancipation Case Study • Connecting to the Emancipation Heroes in Your Family
Admission $5, Children under 18 free
Tuesday, July 14th, 9:00 a.m.
Places That Matter – In the Footsteps of the Ancestors at the Slave Market Site • Meet at Christiansted Wharf, Admission $5, Children under 18 free
Tuesday, July 14, 5:00 p.m.
Places That Matter – Sandy Point
Meet at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, Admission $15, advance reservation required; visit Landmarks’ office or go online to www.stcroixlandmarks.org
Thursday, July 16, 5 p.m.
An Evening in the Big Yard • Admission $5, Children under 18 free
Friday, July 17, 5:00 p.m.
Places That Matter – Sandy Point
Meet at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, Admission $15, advance reservation required; visit Landmarks’ office or go online to www.stcroixlandmarks.org
Friday, July 17, 6:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m.
Grand Crucian Quadrille Under the Stars beginning with Quadrille 101 Admission $10, Children under 18 free
Saturday, July 18th, 3:00 p.m.
Traces of the Trade Documentary and Panel Discussion
Admission $5, Children under 18 free
Saturday, July 18, 6:00 -10:00 p.m.
Poetry & Music Night • Admission $5, Children under 18 Free
Sunday, July 19, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Old-Time Family Day ending with a Drumming Circle as Deh Sun Set
$5 Admission, Children under 18 Free
Extended Hours all week!
Estate Whim Museum Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
Museum Admission: Adults $10 / Children 7-12 $5 / Seniors $8;
Space available for family meetings and picnics.
Research Library & Archives: Tuesday-Friday, 12:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Family Reunions
This eight-day celebration of culture, history and family promotes the preservation of St. Croix’s cultural heritage and traditions through family reunions, family research and other activities. Families and groups use this opportunity to plan reunions, as the program provides diverse opportunities at which members can gather.
Museum spaces are available for family gatherings, and day rates are available for Discover St. Croix Camp.
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Celebrating Family History
Our Library Family History Center will be open Monday, July 13 through Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost
Event costs vary from free to a small admission fee for adults. Children are admitted free to most events when accompanied by their parents. Please visit our individual event Calendar pages below.
Contact
Please contact us for information on how to get involved!