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Asbjørn Hellum and Ruth Hedegaard, two retired Danish archivists are leading an effort to save Virgin Islands history by digitizing records spanning from 1672 to 1917. Read about their project and an interview with them at:

Unlocking the Vault: Danish Researchers Bring Virgin Islands' History Online John F. McKeon Danish Archivists Asbjørn Hellum and Ruth Hedegaard are not your average tourists taking photos on vacation. The two historians are leading an effort to save Virgin Island history by digitizing records spanning from 1672 to 1917. They are photographing historical records ranging from...

The discussion on Virgin Islands culture held earlier this month, with historians Louise Sebro and Karen Sivebaek Munk is being repeated on Zoom, on February 28th at 10am. Registration is required. See the QR code in the flyer to register. Sebro and Munk are among Denmark's leading experts in Danish West Indies history and have years of experience working with history, and in Danish museums. They are conducting research on cultural heritage and preservation in the USVI. Attend this Zoom event and join the discussion. Your input will help inform their research. Their report will be available in the fall of 2026, in English and Danish.

Become a Member of the Caribbean Genealogy Library, located on St. Thomas. The library's collection and events focus on history, culture and genealogy. Learn more about library membership at https://cgl.vi/pages/membership.html.

Louise Sebro and Karen Sivebæk Munk, both historians and museum curators from Denmark, recently led a discussion on Virgin Islands culture and cultural preservation at the Caribbean Genealogy Library. Thank you to the presenters, and to the audience for participating. The conversations included music, literature, language, sense of community, religious acceptance, importance of education, art, dance and more.

Thank you to all that attended the Caribbean Genealogy Library's Annual Membership Meeting earlier this month. The feature presentation included a conversation between Dr. Aimery Caron and Nadine Marchena Kean, on Dr. Caron's newest book on "The Danish Port of Charlotte Amalia".

Opportunity for USVI educators in social studies, language arts, and school librarians (grades 4-12). Learn more and apply at: https://www.americanancestors.org/2026-us-virgin-islands-teacher-workshop.

Join a discussion on Virgin Islands culture at the Caribbean Genealogy Library, Saturday, February 7th at 1pm. Historians Louise Sebro and Karen Sivebaek Munk, are conducting research on cultural heritage and preservation in the islands. They are among Denmark's leading experts in Danish West Indies history, and have many years of experience working with history both on the islands, and in Danish museums. Attend the event and learn more about their project and to share your thoughts.

The history of Charlotte Amalia, between 1803 and 1823, will be the focus of the presentation at the Caribbean Genealogy Library's annual meeting on February 1st at 2pm. In addition to lists of people living in the town, Dr. Aimery Caron will discuss the history of the period, including information on the British takeover of the Danish West Indies between 1807 and 1815. (Photo Credit: City Map of Charlotte Amalie from 1807 by Frederik Christian v. Meley; available at Rigsarkivet, Danish West Indies, Maps and Drawings)

Thank you, VI Source, for the article on the Caribbean Genealogy Library's upcoming membership meeting and presentation on Charlotte Amalia; read the article at:

Dr. Aimery Caron Presents the History of Charlotte Amalia, 1803 to 1823 The meeting will feature a discussion with Dr. Aimery Caron on his newest research and book “The Danish Port of Charlotte Amalia II, 1803 to 1823”. This work is a 20-year extension of Dr. Caron’s previous book, “The Danish Port of Charlotte Amalia, 1790 to 1803”.