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San Juan National Historic Site
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April 21, 2008
Celebration of National Volunteer Week at San Juan National Historic Site
Celebration of National Volunteer Week at San Juan NHS, April 27 to May 3, 2008.  Volunteers help to enhance the visitor experience and operations here at the fortifications of San Juan NHS while gaining new skills and a sense of pride for the work they do.

April 21, 2008
SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE HOSTS VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY
Beach Cleanup

October 11, 2007
San Juan National Historic Site Inaugurates New Trams
San Juan National Historic Site Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announced today the beginning of a new tram service that will run between the two forts, Castillo San Cristóbal and Castillo San Felipe de Morro.

April 25, 2007
INTERIOR DEPUTY SECRETARY LYNN SCARLETT HELPS LAUNCH NEW JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM AT SAN JUAN NHS
The Superintendent of San Juan National Historic Site, Walter J. Chavez is happy to announce that the Department of the Interior’s Deputy Secretary, Lynn Scarlett will join them for the inauguration of their new Junior Ranger Program.  The event, which also celebrates Junior Ranger Day and National Park Week, will take place on Friday, April 27, 2007 at Castillo San Cristóbal. 

April 25, 2007
National Park Week 2007 Schedule of Events
Walter J. Chavez, Superintendent of San Juan National Historic Site announced today the Schedule of Events for National Park Week, April 22nd to the 28th.

April 19, 2007
San Juan National Historic Site Celebrates National Park Week
Walter J. Chavez, Superintendent of San Juan National Historic Site announced today the celebration of National Park Week, April 22nd to the 28th.

March 15, 2007
National Park Service Hosts Listening Session on $3 Billion National Park Centennial Initiative
NPS Hosts Listening Session on $3 Billion National Park Centennial Initiative

September 07, 2006
National Public Lands Day at Fort San Cristobal, September 30, 2006
National Public Lands Day at San Juan National Historic Site.

July 03, 2006
San Juan National Historic Site Welcomes New Citizens
More than 200 local residents took the Oath of Allegiance and became United States citizens during a special ceremony on July 3rd at San Juan National Historic Site.

June 08, 2005
NPS Director Visits San Juan NHS
After a tour of the training facility where park maintenance employees are trained in 18th century, lime-based masonry techniques, Director Fran Mainella rolled up her sleeves and with the assistance of Park Facility Manager Edwin Colon, practiced the trade of applying stucco as it was done 300 years ago.

Entrance to SAJU Headquarters  

Did You Know?
San Juan National Historic Site was established in 1949 and wasn't until 1961 that the United States ARMY transferred the fortifications to the National Park Service.

Last Updated: August 03, 2006 at 08:06 EST