Whim Museum added to U.S. list of endangered historic places

FREDERIKSTED — The Estate Whim Museum was added to the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s list of the 11 most endangered historic places last week.

The designation was lauded by a vocal segment of the community who have long voiced frustration with St. Croix Landmarks Society leadership over their stewardship of the museum’s structures and the historic collections housed within. In a statement, the Save Whim Museum advocacy group expressed pride over the success of their proposal to have the Estate Whim Museum included on this year’s list.

“Designation as severely endangered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation should mobilize all stakeholders,” they said, including the Virgin Islands government, SCLS officers and board members, past and present members and volunteers, and Crucians passionate about conserving their cultural heritage.