Definitions

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.

  • As used in this subchapter: “Decorative arts” means superior examples of furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, textiles, and miscellaneous domestic works that represent the changing styles and fashions preferred by the various first families during their occupancy of Government House.
  • “Fine Arts” means superior examples of Virgin Islands paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, and watercolors that portray the life, the times, the beauty and wonders of the Virgin Islands, the cultural heritage, and the individuals who have guided the history of our Virgin Islands.
  • “Government House” means the official residence of the Governor, as provided in § 11 of the Revised Organic Act of Virgin Islands, and other government buildings assigned as a residence for the Governor or Lieutenant Governor, including those at Estate Catherineberg, St. Thomas and Sion Farm, St. Croix.
  • “Works” or “Works of art” means fine arts, decorative arts or manuscripts and documentary materials, individually, collectively, or any combination depending on the context.


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.