Sacred Geography, Ancestral Memory and the Restoration of Meaning
At Maroon Sanctuary Park, the reclamation of history is underway. As
Teddy Rooseveltonce said,
"We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune."
According to
Former Sen. Janelle K Sarauw,
"This is not just about preservation of space; it is about the restoration of meaning."Professor Olasee Davis, an ecologist and historian, has dedicated over 40 years to protecting the remote region of northwest St. Croix.
Davis shared his vision while unrolling an historic map of St. Croix in the bed of his pickup truck, gathered with others on a cool morning at the forest's edge.
Author's summary: Restoration of meaning in St. Croix.