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canarymoon · 11-24-2008, 06:52 AM

LAWAETZ MUSEUM

At this lovely museum, the Society preserves the lush gardens and authentically furnished, historic home of a prominent Danish-Crucian family. Through expertly guided tours, visitors learn about rural life ways and values during the first half of the twentieth century. The admission fee is $10.00 for adults, $4.00 for children between 6 and 12 years, free for children under 6 years, $5.00 for groups of 10 or more (Reservation Required), seniors with ID. The museum is open November - April, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10-4pm; May - October, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday 10-3pm.

canarymoon · 11-24-2008, 06:55 AM

One of the Shore excursions offered by Royal Caribbean includes a stop at this museum.

Here's the information on the excursion from the RCCL website:

Botanical Garden, Rainforest, Lawaetz Museum and Sprat Hall - CX34

Exotic vegetation, natural history, and fun in the surf – all components of this guided scenic tour. Your tour starts at the St. George Botanical Gardens a former Arawak Indian Village dating back to pre-900 A.D. featuring over 1500 species of plants and trees. The journey continues to Lawaetz Museum where you will be steeped in the rich Danish history of St. Croix. Finally, your tour includes a stop at the Sprat Hall beach and bar for swimming and relaxation.

canarymoon · 11-24-2008, 06:55 AM

Lawaetz Museum at Estate Little La Grange is nestled in a tranquil valley on the western side of the island; this historic ruin is where you get the rich Danish history of our island. Listen to stories about the Danes, African, Americans, Irishmen, Englishmen and Dutchmen who lived and on this former sugar and cattle plantation. This plantation remains in the Lawaetz family since the 1750s.