Thursday, May 29, 2008

National Park Opportunities ~ May 31st

Saturday May 31st the National Park Service
offers some excellent opportunities to learn and enjoy Island history.

Dr. Julie Stein at South Beach ~ NPS Photo

Lecture: Pre-History of San Juan Island: Saturday, May 31st, 10:00am. University of Washington archaeologist, Dr. Julie Stein, traces ancient habitation of San Juan Island in this guided walk on the American Camp prairie, San Juan Island National Historical Park. For information call 360.378.2240, or visit http:/www.nps.gov/sajh.

Pig War Story Tour: Saturday, May 31, 11:30am, American Camp, San Juan Island National Historical Park. Rangers and volunteers describe events leading up to and including the Pig War and the peaceful joint occupation of San Juan Island by British and American troops. For information call 360.378.2240, or visit http:/www.nps.gov/sajh.

Life during the Joint Occupation of San Juan Island: Saturday, May 31, 12:30pm – 3:30pm, English Camp, San Juan Island National Historical Park. Rangers and volunteers recreate military and civilian life during the island's early pioneer period. Activities include blacksmithing, coopering, weaving, needlework and exhibitions of military equipment and skills. For more information call 360.378.2240 or go to http://www.nps.gov/sajh.

Pioneer Ladies at American Camp ~ NPS Photo

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