Christiansted National Historic Site

The Christiansted wharf was a cosmopolitan port throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.
Christiansted National Historic Site was established in 1952 as the first unit of the National Park Service in the Virgin Islands of the United States. Covering over seven acres the park tells the stories about Danish economy and ways of life, and the interactions of people in Europe, Africa, West Indies, and North America during the Danish era of occupation of the Virgin Islands (1734-1917).
Map showing location of park.
National Parks of St. Croix to Close Ahead of Tropical Storm Ernesto
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.
Buck Island Reef to Close Ahead of Tropical Storm Ernesto
For the safety of our guests and to protect park resources, Buck Island Reef is closed due to Tropical Storm Ernesto.
Christiansted National Historic Site to Offer Community Engagement Meeting on Projects
The National Parks of St Croix is hosting a Townhall to discuss ongoing and upcoming projects within the parks.
Temporary Closure of Ft. Christiansvaern Parking Lot
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).
The National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on Automated Fee Machine and Proposed Parking Fee
The National Park Service seeks public comments on the reimplementation of a daily parking fee at the Christiansted National Historic Site visitor parking lot.
View of the Christiansted NHS complex
Photo by NPS Photo: Diaz
view of the front steps of the Customs House
Photo by NPS
View of the interior courtyard and stairs to the quarters of the fort's Commandant.
Photo by NPS
view of the Steeple Building from the street corner.
Photo by NPS
Ca. 1815 painting of activity at the wharf in Christiansted, St. Croix.
Photo by Danish Maritime Museum
Drawing of Alexander Hamilton, age 18
Photo by Library of Congress