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Fort Frederik (Frederiksted)
17° 42.9′ N · 64° 53.0′ W
The red-and-white Danish fort (1752 to 1760) on the Frederiksted waterfront, where on July 3, 1848 thousands of enslaved people gathered to demand and win their freedom. Now a National Historic Landmark and museum.
Practical
Coordinate from GoToStCroix's listing (OSM 17.7153 N, 64.8834 W). Courtyards, ramparts and galleries with permanent and rotating exhibitions (GoToStCroix). Coast Pilot: a red brick structure 125 yards northeast of the municipal pier, a good landmark from seaward. Hours: verify locally.
Best for
History ashore from the Frederiksted anchorage
Nearby
- Crucian Christmas Festival0.1 NM away
- Lost Dog Pub (Frederiksted)0.1 NM away
- Polly's at the Pier (Frederiksted)0.1 NM away
- Frederiksted Anchorage0.2 NM away
- Rhythms at Sunset (Frederiksted)0.2 NM away
- Frederiksted Pier0.3 NM away
- Margarita Fred's & Oceanside Bar (The Fred, Frederiksted)0.4 NM away
- Beach Side Cafe at Sand Castle on the Beach0.8 NM away