Monday to Wednesday | 10AM to 2PM | November to June
Annaberg is the park's most accessible historic site and a must visit for anyone interested in understanding the history and heritage of St. John. We welcome you to visit with St. John cultural ambassadors demonstrating bread making and local flavors in the old cook house, the plants in the Annaberg gardens including medicinal uses and more.
Sharing the rich cultural heritage on St. John through demonstrations of skills and crafts that have been passed down through generations, these programs are open to visiting and local public as well as being an integral part of our School Kids In The Park (SKIP) Program.
Ms Olivia Christian | Breadmaking
Ms Olivia Christian demonstrates bread making and baking traditions in the old cook house. Ms Olivia is a St. Johnian who grew up working summers in the Daylight Bakery in Charlotte Amalie that is owned by her family. She studied food service at college, raised four sons, and this is her 13th season doing demonstrations at Annaberg. Typically Ms Olivia can be found baking coconut bread, plain dumb bread, or johnny cakes.
Mr Charles Jackson | Gardening
Learn from Mr Charles Jackson about the fruits and plants that grow in the Annaberg garden. Mr Charles loves people, plants, and animals. He was raised on St. John by his grandma surrounded by pigs, goats and a garden full of mangos, sweet potatoes, and more. Mr. Charles has been landscaping and gardening all his life and has worked at Annaberg for 16 years! Look to him to learn about sugar cane, bush tea, and the nutritional and medicinal uses of island plants and fruits.
Mr Ital Delroy Anthony | Music & Crafts
Mr Ital Delroy Anthony is a native St. Johnian and passionate about sharing island culture with visitors and youth. He has extensive knowledge about plants and nature, is a creator of native arts and crafts, and is a talented musician.
School Trips To The Park
The park is an incredible classroom. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a class trip.