Emancipation Garden
The site where the Danish West Indies declared the end of slavery in 1848. A small plaza in the heart of the old town, often hosting markets and events.
Emancipation Garden lies beside Fort Christian. On July 3, 1848, the Danish governor declared the abolition of slavery here, and commemorations are held every year on that date. The park contains a bronze statue of a freed man blowing a conch shell, a bust of Danish King Christian IX and a replica of the Freedom Bell. Music performances are often held in the gazebo. Surrounded by a visitor center and craft stalls, it is a good starting point for a walking tour of the old town.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fort Christian
- 99 Steps & Blackbeard's Castle
- Charlotte Amalie Historic District
- St. Thomas Synagogue
- Frenchtown
- Drake's Seat
- Hassel Island
- Skyride to Paradise Point