The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua's French expedition. Iced in by freezing temperatures and cut off from fresh water and game, 35 of 79 men died. As spring arrived and native people traded game for bread, the health of those remaining improved. Although the expedition moved on by summer, the beginning of French presence in North America had begun.
What you’ll hear
2 places to explore in this park.
- Interpretive Trail Shelter and Viewpoint
- Ranger Station: Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
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