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|author=WM Cobb |journal=Journal of the National Medical Association |date= September 1988|volume= 80 |number=9|pages= 1031–1032 |
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| pmc=2625852 |quote=On July 3, 1948, the Centennial of the Emancipation of Slaves in the Virgin Islands* was celebrated by President Harry S. Truman with Governor William H. Hastie in Emancipation Garden.}}</ref><ref>[http://www.triposo.com/poi/T__349b5715b778 Emancipation Garden<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> A commemorative plaque, a bronze bust of a freed slave blowing a conch shell and a replica of the Liberty Bell are featured.<ref>[http://www.usvipressroom.com/overview/fun-facts/ Fun Facts | United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Press Room<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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The park was also ringed with a fence of old ships' anchor chain and cannons recovered from the harbor. |
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Revision as of 10:39, 18 February 2015
Emancipation Garden is a park in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
The park was built to commemorate the freeing of the slaves which took place July 3, 1848.[1][2] A commemorative plaque, a bronze bust of a freed slave blowing a conch shell and a replica of the Liberty Bell are featured.[3] The park was also ringed with a fence of old ships' anchor chain and cannons recovered from the harbor.
The park is surrounded by historical buildings, including the Emancipation Garden Post Office[4] and Government House.[5] Official government ceremonies are frequently held here.[6][7]
Other Facts of Interest
The trees shading the park are Lignum Vitae, one of the hardest and slowest growing trees on earth, and commonly used in colonial times as foundation posts for island buildings. The gazebo hosts concerts and other activities throughout the year, including a free concert by Jimmy Cliff in 1980.
References
- ^ WM Cobb (September 1988). "Two eventful years in history: 1543 and 1948". Journal of the National Medical Association. 80 (9): 1031–1032. PMC 2625852. PMID 3071611.
On July 3, 1948, the Centennial of the Emancipation of Slaves in the Virgin Islands* was celebrated by President Harry S. Truman with Governor William H. Hastie in Emancipation Garden.
- ^ Emancipation Garden
- ^ Fun Facts | United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Press Room
- ^ St. Thomas Attractions: Historic Sites in Charlotte Amalie (Main Street)
- ^ Fodor's U.S. & British Virgin Islands
- ^ 15 Senators Sworn In during public ceremony in USVI | Virgin Islands News Online
- ^ Morris, Molly. "Christmas Comes to Emancipation Garden". St. John Source. 17 December 2011.
- ^ Events mark Emancipation Day in Virgin Islands - News - Virgin Islands Daily News
- ^ Lt. Governor Gregory R. Francis Participates in Launch of Virgin Islands Quarter - United States Virgin Islands :: Office of the Lieutenant Governor :: Gregory R. Francis
- ^ Emancipation Garden - Lonely Planet
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