Integral to the mission of the Friends organization is the preservation of the Virgin Islands' cultural treasures in the Park, and the importance of connecting visitors and community to their Park. Each year, we undertake a number of shorter term projects that give voice to the cultural heritage of the Virgin Islands.
A Walk In The Bush With Ital
Friends is currently working with Cultural Ambassador, artisan, teacher, and musician, Ital Delroy Anthony on a book that invites readers to take A Walk In The Bush With Ital.
Meeting Of The Chiefs
A gathering of indigenous Caribbean leaders who met on St. John and visited significant cultural heritage sites in Virgin Islands National Park including traveling to the Taino petroglyph site in Reef Bay.
March Mosaic Project
A series of stunning mosaic panels were created by the community in celebration of the Virgin Islands anthem.
Personal Legends
Personal Legends - A Visual Documentary Of Virgin Islanders is a project and book by Kayden Richards honoring the strength that has molded Virgin Islanders into the remarkable individuals they are today.
Their Eyes Were Watching St. John
A book of photography and poetry of, and about, St. John by Kayden Richards including poetry solicited by him from community and friends.
Community Matters
A seminar series intended to sponsor conversations related to conservation, sustainable development, disaster capitalism, and environmental racism.
St. John Voices
Here, St.John is an oral history about Virgin Islands National Park and St. John. It serves to give voice to the heritage, culture and natural history as told by born St. Johnians and resident scientists.
Moko Jumbie Heritage
Supporting weekly youth classes on the art of the Moko Jumbie taught by Yisrael Allan Petersen.
Basket Weaving
Basket Weaving at Annaberg sort to pass on the tradition to youth and community through a series of weekly workshops and demonstrations.