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In 1848 the slaves of the Danish West Indies were freed by

Governor General Peter van Schloten as he stood on the fort's

ramparts. The fort, completed in 1760, houses a number of

interesting historical exhibits as well as an art gallery.

Free. Open weekdays from 830am-430pm.

Location: Frederiksted Telephone Toll Free: 340-772-2021

Other History nearby:
(Frederiksted) Apothecary Hall
(Christiansted) Danish Customs House
(Frederiksted) Estate Mount Washington Plantation
(Christiansted) Fort Christiansted
(Vieques) Forte Conde de Mirasol Museum
(Christiansted) Government House

06/09 Coming to The Frederiksted area