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Park on Winter Schedule
The American Camp Visitor Center is closed Thanksgiving Day, re-opening Friday. Winter hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. The English Camp Visitor Center is closed for the winter. Grounds at both units are open from dawn to 11 p.m. daily. More »
Holiday Social Scheduled December 8
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Anita Barreca and Roger Ellison take a turn along the lines during contra dancing at a recent Holiday Social. The dancing begins at 12:30 p.m., December 8, in the English Camp barracks.
Ron Garner
Contact: Doug Halsey, 360-378-2240, ext. 2228 Contact: Mike Vouri, 360-378-2240, ext. 2227 Join San Juan Island National Historical Park staff and volunteers for the annual old-fashioned Holiday Social, tree-trimming and cookie potluck from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, December 8, at English Camp. Visitors are invited to bring holiday cookies and ornaments to hang on the tree, which will be erected in the old British Royal Marine Light Infantry barracks building -- just as it was likely done in the mid-1860s when the camp was in its heyday. The park's 2012 Volunteer of the Year award and volunteer recognition is scheduled for 2 p.m. Admission is free. The park will provide beverages, two crackling fires to warm the bones and entertainment to include staff and volunteer re-enactors in period uniforms and dress, storytelling and contra dancing with "Pig War." The San Juan Carolers also plan to drop by for a few songs. Volunteer awards also will be presented. A motorized golf cart will be available in the English Camp parking area for persons with accessibility needs. For information, call 378-2240, ext. 2233, 2228 or 2227. |
Did You Know?
Each year at English Camp, an osprey pair establishes a nest on a snag looming above the parade ground.Visitors can track the progress of the young via bird scope. More...