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Muir Woods National Monument
History of Muir Woods

On January 9, 1908, with just the stroke of a pen, President Theodore Roosevelt used the powers of the Antiquities Act to create Muir Woods National Monument. William Kent, who donated the land for the monument, requested that it be named for noted conservationist John Muir.


In their own words... view the letters exchanged by these three men following that special day.


Learn more about Muir Woods' past by visiting the History and Culture web pages.

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Volunteer planting native vegetation along Redwood Creek.

Did You Know?
Volunteers and staff of Redwood Creek Nursery and Muir Woods National Monument have planted approximately 20,000 plants along Redwood Creek since 2003.
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Last Updated: September 27, 2010 at 13:28 MST