ANNABERG PLANTATION IN ST. JOHN HOUSES SOME OF THE RICH CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE USVI

CRUZ BAY — In honor of Virgin Islands History Month, Government House highlighted the Annaberg Planation on St. John. The Annaberg Plantation is one of the many St. John’s plantations.

“It is our duty to acknowledge the horrific trials and tribulations our African and Virgin Island ancestors endured on the plantations during these times, Government House said.

Annaberg Plantation, as of 1780, was one of the active sugar-producing factories on St. John. Other products produced at the plantation were molasses and rum.