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University of the Virgin Islands • College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Preserve. Nurture. Respect. Cultivate. Research. Teach. Share. Our Culture.

The VI Caribbean Cultural Center (VICCC) is nestled within the University of the Virgin Islands, holding rare collections, oral histories, and archives that keep Virgin Islands and Caribbean heritage alive for students, scholars, and the community — today and for generations to come.

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A vibrant painting of Caribbean quadrille dancers in traditional dress, arms raised in celebration under a flowering tree.

Come Visit and Experience One of UVI's & the VI's Best Kept Secrets

The Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center (VICCC) creates, collaborates, and institutes student-centered workshops, degree and certificate programs, visiting-scholars programs, faculty and corporate professional development, conferences, academic exchanges, internships, and community-engagement partnerships.

  • Develops interdisciplinary resources for cultural research, sustainable restoration, and eco-heritage tourism.
  • Provides a holistic research environment with rare collections, archives, digital media, and exhibitions spanning art, history, ecology, and technology.
  • Supports the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and Land Grant Institution in the Caribbean.

“The University of the Virgin Islands is proud to celebrate the rich, beautiful, vibrant Caribbean culture that unites so many of us across the Caribbean diaspora.”

— Safiya George, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP, President, University of the Virgin Islands

Our Current Work

Ballast — Flensburg, Germany

VICCC is committed to carrying Virgin Islands and Caribbean culture beyond our own shores. We are the cultural research and archival partner behind Ballast, a proposed memorial at the harbor edge of Flensburg, Germany — making certain that wherever this history is told in the world, it is told in Caribbean voices.

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University of the Virgin Islands • College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Preserve. Nurture. Respect.

Freedom

by artist Aaron Paskins

The Virgin Islands Caribbean Cultural Center creates, collaborates, and institutes student-centered workshops, degree and certificate programs, visiting-scholars programs, and community-engagement partnerships.

Cultivate. Research. Teach.

Provides a holistic research environment with rare collections, archives, digital media, and exhibitions spanning art, history, ecology, and technology.

Share. Our Culture.

Supports the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and Land Grant Institution in the Caribbean.

Support the VI Caribbean Cultural Center

Your gift directly funds archival preservation, scholarship, and community programs that keep Virgin Islands and Caribbean culture alive.

Donate to VICCC

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about the VI Caribbean Cultural Center, where to find us, and how to get involved.

What is the VI Caribbean Cultural Center (VICCC)?

The VI Caribbean Cultural Center (VICCC) is a cultural research and archival center within the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences at the University of the Virgin Islands. It preserves and shares Virgin Islands and Caribbean heritage through rare collections, oral histories, archives, exhibitions, and community programs.

Where is the VI Caribbean Cultural Center located?

VICCC is located on the University of the Virgin Islands campus at 10000 Kingshill, St. Croix, VI 00850. You can reach us by phone at 340-692-4123 or by email at info@viccc365.org.

Is VICCC part of the University of the Virgin Islands?

Yes. VICCC is housed within the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences at the University of the Virgin Islands — the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and Land-Grant Institution in the Caribbean.

How can I donate to or support VICCC?

You can donate securely online through our GiveSmart page. Gifts are designated to the VI Caribbean Cultural Center and directly fund archival preservation, scholarship, and community programs that keep Virgin Islands and Caribbean culture alive.

How do I stay updated on VICCC exhibitions and events?

Join our email list on this page for updates on exhibitions, lecture series, scholarships, and ways to get involved. We respect your privacy and never share your information.

What is the Ballast memorial, and how is VICCC involved?

VICCC is the cultural research and archival partner behind Ballast, a proposed memorial at the harbor edge of Flensburg, Germany. Our role ensures that wherever this history is told in the world, it is told in Caribbean voices.