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San Juan Island National Historical ParkThe prairie meets the parade ground fence at American Camp.
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San Juan Island National Historical Park
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Waysides such as English Camp's parade ground piece make the camp's past come alive for students and casual visitors alike.
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Waysides such as English Camp's parade ground piece (above)make the camp's past come alive for students and casual visitors alike.
 

San Juan Island National Historical Park visitor services were designed, in part, to provide information for visitors arriving after hours.

Self-guided walk booklets are available in trail head boxes at both park units and year round in the American Camp visitor center. The park map and guide, annual newspaper, Pig War education resource guide and Junior Ranger worksheets are also available online and year round in the American visitor center.

Additionally, at both camps, wayside exhibits provide immediate interpretive information at locations of historical significance.

Rear Adm. R. Lambert Baynes  

Did You Know?
British Rear Adm. R. Lambert Baynes immediately superseded Governor Douglas’s orders to land Royal Marines on San Juan Island, cautioning his captains only to fire if fired upon. “Tut, tut, no, no, the damned fools,” he was heard to say on first hearing of the standoff.
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Last Updated: August 06, 2006 at 13:55 EST