St. Maarten / St. Martin Culture & Arts Blog

announcement activity of the week, rum making workshop at rusty parrot

March 10, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Activity of The Week: Rum Making Workshop at Rusty Parrot

Activity of the Week: Create Your Own Rum!   Step into the world of pirates and master the art of rum-making at The Rusty Parrot. After exploring the Pirate Experience and diving into the history of rum, you’ll get hands-on

Concordia monument on the boarder of the dutch and french side

March 10, 2025

Did You Know… The border of St. Maarten / St. Martin was adjusted in 2023?

Many know that St. Maarten / St. Martin is divided into a French and Dutch side. The monument of Concordia reminds residents and visitors that this division has already been in place since 1648. Less well known is the fact

A pirate figure at the Rusty Parrot in Philipsburg

February 27, 2025

Ahoy, Matey! Come join the “pirates” on The Rusty Parrot.

AHOY, MATEY!   Grab an eye patch and head for The Rusty Parrot, a “scuttled ship” in Philipsburg like those once used by marauding pirates. Now it’s the newest hot spot in St. Maarten/St. Martin, a favorite of history lovers

red coloured stamp with image of princess juliana on it

February 26, 2025

Did You Know… Who Princess Juliana Was?

Origins of Princess Juliana International Airport   Every year, hundreds of thousands of people land on St. Maartens Princess Juliana International Airport, colloquially known as “PJIA”, “airport Juliana” by visitors and “SXM” by airport experts and many residents. But who

poster with announcement o =f DMF's calypso and road march elimination

February 25, 2025

Dow’s Musical Foundation Presents their 3rd Annual Calypso and Road March Elimination

Dow’s Musical Foundation presents their 3rd annual Calypso and Road March elimination on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. The eliminations will take place from 5.00 – 7.00 PM at Dutch Quarter Community Center with an admission fee of $10.00.   Come