The Christiansted National Historic Site (Fort Christiansvaern)
ST. CROIX — Ongoing now and continuing through mid-April, a 10- person crew from the NPS’ Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC), based in Frederick, Maryland, will be cleaning, inspecting, repairing, and painting approximately 25,000 square feet of the exterior walls of Fort Christiansvaern, the NPS has announced.
NPS said all of the fort’s exterior walls, including those of the courtyard, will receive this treatment. The team is using a mineral silicate product and traditional limewash treatments that are appropriate for the historic masonry walls. This project is supported with funds associated with the recovery efforts from Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
In order to ensure the safety of our visitors, during this project portions of the fort may be temporarily closed. However, the National Park Service will make every effort to keep as much of the fort open and available for tours as possible.
For additional information please contact: Daniel Ritter, Facilities Division Chief (340) 773-1460.
The Christiansted National Historic Site is 68 years-old in 2020, and we hope that you have an opportunity to come and visit your park to see some of the oldest Danish colonial period buildings that the National Park Service maintains for the public trust.
