Crucian Heritage And Nature Tourism, Inc. (CHANT) is a non-political, broad-community-based coalition committed to the advancement of Crucian heritage and nature tourism. By supporting our efforts, you will not only have a fun and educational vacation, but you will also be supporting local businesses and contributing to the sustainable development of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands as well.

Historical Walking Tour of Frederiksted
Of all three historic towns in the Virgin Islands, the history of Frederiksted is arguably the most remarkable, with everything from slave rebellion to tsunami to warrior queens to conflagration. CHANT offers a walking tour that shares the history of the town while showcasing the magnificent waterfront, historic Fort Frederik, Victorian townhouses and historic churches.

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Follow the red numbered icons on our Christiansted Map to begin this historic walking tour.

Let's start a leisurely walking tour of Christiansted at the site of the Old Scale House (#5) on the harborfront, known as the Wharf. One section of the 1856 structure displays the scale used in former days to weigh barrels of rum and sugar. The other section holds a bookstore and gift shop as well as an information center about all things St. Croix. This is one of a complex of five buildings comprising the Christiansted National Historic Site, established in 1952, administered by the National Park Service.

Nearby, The Old Customs House (#3) with its sweeping staircase, on the grassy area next to the Fort, was completed in 1830. It now holds National Park Service offices.

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Getting West
St. Croix' West End offers beautiful sandy, calm beaches, great snorkeling and wreck or pier diving, spectacular sunsets, and the lush subtropical forest. You can reach Frederiksted with its quaint, historic town architecture in several ways. The four-lane Melvin Evans Highway is your speediest route, if you are coming from the east. Most drivers take Queen Mary Highway (Centerline Road), which also takes you to the St. George Village Botanical Garden, the Cruzan Rum Factory, and Whim Plantation Museum, all just off the Queen Mary Highway.

Getting into Frederiksted
From Queen Mary Highway, turn right at the traffic light at Hannah's Rest. From the end of Melvin Evans Highway, turn right and continue north through the traffic light. Turn left at the Post Office (this is Fisher Street).

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