Christiansted National Historic Site
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Information · The Steeple Building Closed
The Steeple Building remains closed until further notice.
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).
- NPS site
- nps.gov/chri
- Location
- Christiansted National Historic Site (17.747, -64.702)
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Passport stamp locations
- Christiansted National Historic Site Bookstore and Welcome Center
- Christiansted National Historic Site Visitor Center
- Ravelin
Hours
Christiansted National Historic Sitetoday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Sat Oct 38:30AM - 4:30PM
- Sun Oct 48:30AM - 4:30PM
- Mon Oct 58:30AM - 4:30PM
- Tue Oct 68:30AM - 4:30PM
- Wed Oct 78:30AM - 4:30PM
- Thu Oct 88:30AM - 4:30PM
- Fri Oct 98:30AM - 4:30PM
Upcoming closures: Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Holiday Closed)
The Park is open every day from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The park is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. All cars must be removed from the parking lot by 4:30 p.m. or they will be towed.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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Self-guided tours
3
Fort Christiansvaern Self Guided Tour20–60 minutes · 15 stops
Transport yourself back to the late 18th century and discover the untold story of the Danish West Indies at Fort Christiansvaern.
Gateway to the Caribbean: The Story of Danish Christiansted30–45 minutes · 7 stops
Gateway to the Caribbean: The Story of Danish Christiansted explores the people, places, and institutions that shaped one of the Caribbean's most important colonial port towns. From trade and commerce to defense, faith, and community, discover how the harbor connected St. Croix to the wider Atlantic world. Along the way, explore the stories of merchants, laborers, reformers, and residents whose lives helped define Danish Christiansted and its lasting legacy.
In Hamilton’s Footsteps: A Christiansted Walking Tour45–60 minutes · 5 stops
Follow in the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton through Christiansted. This self-guided walking tour explores the places where he lived, worked, and grew up. Along the way, discover how his early life on St. Croix shaped his path to becoming a Founding Father and the architect of the nation’s financial system.
Entrance fees
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- Per Person — $10.00
Adults 16 and older. Children under the age of 16 are admitted free with an adult.