Fort Christian
A red Danish fort built in the 1670s, the oldest surviving building in the US Virgin Islands. It houses a history museum.
Fort Christian was the first fortress built by the Danish West India Company on St. Thomas. It has served as a governor's residence, a church and a prison. Its red walls and bell tower are landmarks of the harbor. After restoration, it opened as a museum that presents Danish colonial rule, the slave trade and the history of the islands. It is located at the east end of the old town, beside Emancipation Garden. Admission costs a few dollars. Opening days vary, so check on-site. It can be combined with a walking tour of the old town.
Opening hours
Approx. Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Emancipation Garden
- 99 Steps & Blackbeard's Castle
- Charlotte Amalie Historic District
- St. Thomas Synagogue
- Hassel Island
- Drake's Seat
- Frenchtown
- Skyride to Paradise Point