St. Maarten / St. Martin Culture & Arts Blog

June 2, 2025

Forts & Fortresses on St. Maarten / St. Martin

Caribbean history is one of great powers vying for hegemony on the vital route of gold and spices. In fact, the first time the United States were recognized as an autonomous country also happened in the Caribbean. United States presidents

Concordia monument on the boarder of the dutch and french side

May 29, 2025

Did You Know… St. Maarten Is Not The Only Divided Caribbean Island? 

The Caribbean as Great Power Battlefield   In the 17th century, many European nations tried to expand their empires in the strategically positioned Caribbean. Many islands belonged to various countries over time – for example, St. Maartens neighbor the United

activity of the week: St. Martin Art Tour

May 26, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Activity of The Week: St. Martin Art Tour

Looking for a colorful way to explore the island? This week’s featured activity is the St. Martin Art Tour with Seagrape Tours creative journey that reveals the island’s vibrant soul through its local art scene.   Discover a different side of

announcement of cultural soul of st martin by seaview beach hotel and SHTA

May 23, 2025

Cultural Soul of St. Maarten Takes Center Stage at Soul Beach @ Seaview

As the Soul Beach Music Festival 2025 sweeps across the island with its signature energy and entertainment, one event promises to connect festivalgoers and locals alike to the deeper rhythms of St. Maarten’s cultural heritage. On Sunday, May 25th at

A pirate figure at the Rusty Parrot in Philipsburg

May 22, 2025

Why Were There Pirates in the Caribbean?

(Photo: Courtesy of  The Rusty Parrot) As long as there is Hollywood, there have been movies about Caribbean pirates. “The Pirate’s Gold” by D.W. Griffith is considered to have started the genre in 1908. From the subsequent days of “swashbuckler”

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