There are 181 days left to the end of the year. Today we spotlight a man characterized by different people at different times as a racketeer, a philanthropist and a powerful black businessman who left his mark on the Harlem Renaissance, Casper Holstein. US #4326 from the Flags of our Nation series. Columbus named the area the Virgin Islands. In a statement released Wednesday, Sen. Myron Jackson, chair of the Committee on Culture, Historic Preservation, Youth … Presenters include Sonia Sprauve, Alecia Wells, Flambo Combo, Marcella, Eddie Bruce, Ital Anthony, Julius E. Sprauve School, Manny Boyd, Laurel Sewer, Pan African Support Group, Sele Adeyemi, Gilbert Sprauve, and Oswin Sewer. US #DWI24 – A Danish West Indies stamp from 1902. Our independent journalism costs time, money and hard work to keep you informed, but we do it because we believe that it matters. Gov. Additionally, tourism now makes up 80% of the territory’s economy, and Charlotte Amalie is one of the most popular cruise ship destinations in the West Indies. » Emancipation Day U.S. Virgin Islands named Emancipation Day (United States Virgin Islands), » Independence Day, celebrates the liberation of Minsk from Nazi Germany known as Nazi occupation by Soviet troops in 1944. St. John’s has been largely preserved thanks to individuals with the foresight to do this. Restrictive laws were put in place to limit the freed slaves, and unhappiness grew. July 3, 2020 by Hillary Bonner. In observance of February as Black History Month, the Source is highlighting Virgin Islanders who've made outstanding accomplishments in various fields. Click here to see what else happened on This Day in History. The average murder victim in the USVI is a 27-year-old man found dead in the street with multiple gunshot wounds. July 3, 2020. Our sites are more popular than ever, but advertising revenues are falling - so you can see why we could use your help. The soil wasn’t able to sustain the heavy farming that had been going on, and with the labor force depleted, the economy of the islands started to collapse. Thanks in advance for your support! Browse historical events, famous birthdays and notable deaths from Jul 3, 1848 or search by date, day or keyword. They include more than 50 islands, but the largest are St. Thomas, St. John Island, and St. Croix. Eventually, in 1733, France sold the island to the Danish West Indies Company. (Belarus). Activities will continue from 3 to 6 p.m. in the UCA yard with the Rising Stars, poetry by Richard Schrader, a history lesson by Gerard Emanuel, and various open mike performances. July 3rd (1848) was a Monday. Author Keeps V.I. There will be a sunrise drumming session on the Frederiksted waterfront at 6 a.m, according to the Virgin Islands and Caribbean Cultural Center. The sound of conch shell horns, drum rolls and the tolling of church bells will be heard on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix Thursday as the territory commemorates the July 3, 1848, emancipation of enslaved Virgin Islanders after a slave revolt on St. Croix. The Caribs, who were a much fiercer tribe, in turn, displaced the Arawak. A Source study shows revenge killings drive the territory's troubling murder count. USING OUR SERVICES YOU AGREE TO OUR USE OF. The sound of conch shell horns, drum rolls and the tolling of church bells will be heard on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix Thursday as the territory commemorates the July 3, 1848, emancipation of enslaved Virgin Islanders after a slave revolt on St. Croix. “We urge participation and involvement in this day’s activities by all on the islands of the territory.”. “We’re trying to move Emancipation from being just a footnote,” Dr. Gilbert Sprauve, event co-organizer, said. Von Scholten wasn’t in his office at the time, but upon receiving the word, agreed and made the announcement at 3 pm. US #C145 pictures Trunk Bay on St. John Island. US #UXC6 – Postal card issued for the 50th anniversary of America’s purchase of the Virgin Islands.