How Laurance Rockefeller's 1952 Visit Shaped Virgin Islands National Park

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A boat trip to St. John in 1952 inspired philanthropist Laurance Rockefeller to protect the island's unspoiled natural landscape. His organization acquired nearly 5,000 acres of land, which formed the foundation of what would become a national park. In 1956, the US Congress officially established Virgin Islands National Park, safeguarding the island's tropical forests and beaches. The protected area was later expanded to include submerged lands surrounding the island. The conservation initiative continues to preserve St. John's natural environment for future generations.

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