Description:

Bryan talks with archeologist Ken Wild about the rich human history of St. John, where the oldest known site goes back to 800 BC. Ken is the Cultural Resource Manger and Archaeologist for the Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument.

Discussion includes the following:

Ken’s experience during and post-Hurricanes (1:25)

Ken’s silver lining perspective (4:03)

Archeological Museum at Cinnamon Bay and Artifacts (5:46)

Cultural History in Brief (11:10)

Petroglyphs (21:57)

Danish history on the island (31:10)

Opportunity for bigger and better heritage center (33:46)

Discovery of 17th Century occupation (36:20)

The park preserves archeological sites and opportunities for discoveries (37:55)

Advice for visitors who may find artifacts (39:33)

Ken’s favorite spots (40:52)

Resources:

Archeology in Virgin Islands National Park

Friends of Virgin Islands National Park Archeology and Heritage Program

Archeology and Cinnamon Bay

Archeology in the Virgin Islands National Park

UNESCO Series n 24 Rock Art in the Caribbean

Understanding the Petroglyphs by Ken Wild

“Lost" Petroglyphs Rediscovered at Virgin Islands National Park

Research on History and Culture of Virgin Islands National Park

The National Parks: Virgin Islands (In Wanderlust blog)

Virgin Islands National Park Archeology Program

St. John Historical Society Facebook Page

Virtual Preservation of Colonial Structures