Charlotte Amalie - Emancipation Garden

This park is the site where the Emancipation Proclamation was read on July 3, 1848, freeing the slaves of St Thomas. The event took place after officials received word that governor Peter von Scholten had freed the slaves on St Croix. Today the park features benches, a gazebo, lots of shade and is good place to relax or catch occasional band concerts. The garden is converted into a Carnival Village during the festival in April. In the corner of the park there is a replica of the Philadelphia Liberty Bell.