Transfer Day in the US Virgin Islands marks the 1917 transfer of the islands from Danish rule to the United States. The day invites reflection on sovereignty, cultural identity and the layered Danish, Caribbean and American influences that have shaped the islands’ history and communities.

Event Suggestions:
• Learn about the history of the US Virgin Islands and Transfer Day
• Explore Danish, Caribbean and American influences in island culture
• Create a cultural map featuring music, food, language and heritage