December 12, 2011
NOTIFICATION TO THE PUBLIC
Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announces that access to the surrounding grounds of Castillo San Felipe del Morro will be LIMITED (36 CFR 1.5) to the public from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM, during the days of Friday, December 16 and Saturday, December 17, 2011
December 12, 2011
TEMPORAY CLOSURE NOTIFICATION
Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announces that Castillo San Cristóbal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro will be closed to the public on Christmas Day, December 25, 2011 and on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2012.
December 01, 2011
FREE ENTRANCE TO THE FORTIFICATIONS OF THE SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
On Tuesday, December 6, San Juan National Historic Site will reach 27 years of being designated as a World Heritage Site by the Organization of the United Nations for the Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO).
November 29, 2011
INAUGURATION OF RESTORED RAIN HARVESTING SYSTEMS:SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
A brief inauguration ceremony to open the historical water cisterns beneath the plazas of Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San Cristóbal will take place in Castillo San Cristóbal on Friday, December 2 at 9:30am.
November 08, 2011
FREE ADMISSION IN COMMEMORATION OF VETERANS DAY
San Juan National Historic Site admission will be free from Friday, November 11 – Sunday, 13, 2011 to those visiting Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San Cristóbal in recognition of Veterans Day.
November 03, 2011
COMMEMORATION OF JOSE CAMPECHE: “CAMPECHADA”
San Juan National Historic Site, in collaboration with other government agencies, will host a series of activities to celebrate the life of 18th century Puerto Rican painter José Campeche. The commemoration, named Campechada, will take place from Friday, November 18 – Sunday, November 20, 2011.
September 22, 2011
Let's Celebrate National Public Lads Day
On Saturday, September 24, San Juan National Historic Site will celebrate National Public Lands Day, a free-fee day.For this celebration, the park is looking for volunteers to work from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in assisting park staff and other volunteers in the removal of trash around Fort San Juan de la Cruz (known as El Cañuelo) and the beach around Isla de Cabras in Toa Baja.
August 16, 2011
Come for Story Telling in Castillo San Felipe del Morro
The National Park Service and the Sociedad de Amigos de la Historia invites families to their activity of historical readings, tales and legends to perform in Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Main Plaza, Sunday, August 21, 10:00am-3:00pm.
June 15, 2011
SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OFFERS FREE ENTRANCE JUNE 21
Free admission to the park
April 26, 2011
COMMEMORATION OF THE 1797 BRITISH ATTACK
San Juan National Historic Site will conduct a series of activities as part of the commemoration of the third and final attempt by British forces to take control of the powerful military Spanish outpost of Puerto Rico.
April 14, 2011
GRAND PREMIERE OF VIDEO BOOKS
San Juan National Historic Site Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announces the grand premiere of "Misterio en El Morro" and "La Leyenda de la Garita del Diablo", two video books written and illustrated by a group of talented students from the Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Old San Juan. The free admission premiere will take place on Monday, April 18th, at 7:00 p.m. in the main plaza of Castillo San Cristóbal, with the students, their families and teachers, park staff and special invited guests present. The premiere will include a viewing of the two video books, along with recognizing the students for their outstanding work.
April 11, 2011
LEND A HELPING HAND IN KEEPING THE PASEO DEL MORRO BEAUTIFUL
No abstract supplied.
February 22, 2011
Seventh Annual Kite Festival at Castillo San Felipe del Morro
San Juan National Historic Site will hold its 7th Kite Festival on the beautiful historic grounds of El Morro on Sunday, February 27 from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
January 26, 2011
INVITATION TO PUBLIC MEEETINGS REGARDING FORT SAN GERÓNIMO
The National Park Service announces a series of public meetings to seek comments regarding Fort San Gerónimo.
January 13, 2011
ENTRANCE FEES WAIVED AND TEMPORARY CLOSING
Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announces that the entrance fee to the fortifications of San Juan National Historic Site will we waived for the Martin Luther King weekend January 15-17.
October 27, 2010
FEE FREE DAY IN COMMEMORATION OF 2010 VETERANS DAY
In recognition of the service of veterans and current members of the US Armed Forces, San Juan National Historic Site will offer free admission to visitors on Thursday, November 11, 2010.
October 27, 2010
CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY
San Juan National Historic Site and Museo del Niño de Puerto Rico are joining efforts again this year to celebrate International Children’s Day on Sunday, November 14 on the grounds of Castillo San Felipe del Morro from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm.
September 22, 2010
DEVELOPING EL PASEO DEL MORRO EXTENSION FROM THE BOTTOM UP
No abstract supplied.
September 21, 2010
NATIONAL SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE TO WAIVE ENTRANCE FEES FOR NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY
Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announces the commemoration of the annual National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 25.
September 16, 2010
CARIBBEAN PIRATES IN CASTILLO SAN CRISTOBAL
Early morning on September 8, a Walt Disney filming crew began transforming Castillo San Cristobal’s historic ramp entrance to set the stage for a scene of “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz
June 15, 2010
BEACH CLEAN-UP
San Juan National Historic Site announces their annual spring clean up activity on the beach of Castillo San Cristobal. Volunteers are invited to participate in the beach clean-up which is scheduled for Saturday, May 15 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m... This stretch of beach sits on the north side of Castillo San Cristobal and features the historic Garita del Diablo and the community of La Perla. Cleaning this beach contributes to caring for our environment as well as safeguarding our historical resources.
May 05, 2010
SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE:PASEO DEL MORRO TRAIL CLEAN-UP
Superintendent Walter J Chavez announced the annual San Juan National Historic Site spring clean up activity to be held on Saturday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
May 05, 2010
SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE PASEO DEL MORRO CLEAN-UP
Superintendent Walter J Chavez announced the annual spring park clean up activity to be held on Saturday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
April 27, 2010
SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE BEACH CLEAN-UP
Superintendent Walter J Chavez announced the annual spring park clean up activity to be held on Saturday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
April 08, 2010
COMMEMORATION OF THE 1797 BRITISH ATTACK ON SAN JUAN
San Juan National Historic Site will host a series of activities from April 23 - 25, 2010 to commemorate the 1797 British Attack on San Juan.
March 29, 2010
SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE WOMENS HISTORY CELEBRATION
SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
February 25, 2010
SIXTH ANNUAL KITE FESTIVAL
No abstract supplied.
February 11, 2010
COME CELEBRATE SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE's 61st ANNIVERSARY
61 st Anniversary celebration of the SJNHS becoming a National Park Service unit
January 11, 2010
UNEXPECTED DISCOVERY OF HISTORIC RELICS BURIED IN CASTILLO SAN FELIPE DEL MORRO
No abstract supplied.
December 23, 2009
INVITATION AND NOTIFICATION TO THE PUBLIC
Upcoming San Juan NHS musical show & park closings.
December 03, 2009
FREE ENTRANCE TO THE FORTIFICATIONS THIS SUNDAY Dec 6
This Sunday, December 6, your Park, the San Juan National Historic Site (San Juan NHS), will reach 26 years of being designated as a World Heritage Site by the Organization of the United Nations for the Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO).
November 18, 2009
International Children's Day Celebration
San Juan National Historic Site, jointly with the Museo del Niño de PR, will celebrate 2009 Children’s International Day on Sunday, November 22 under the slogan, Let’s go out to Play!
November 09, 2009
FEE FREE DAY IN COMMEMORATION OF VETERANS DAY
Come celebrate Veterans Day and enjoy military history at San Juan National Historic Site.
August 25, 2009
NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY CELEBRATION
No abstract supplied.
March 11, 2009
fifth Annual Kite Festival
Walter J. Chavez, Superintendent, San Juan National Historic Site, announced the 5th annual San Juan National Historic Site Kite Festival to be held on Saturday March 6th from 10 am to 4 PM. The festival is traditionally held on the grounds of Castillo San Felipe del Morro and is open to the public free of charge. “We are very pleased to hold this event for a 6th consecutive year. The Kite Festival provides an excellent opportunity for our visitors to participate in contests, educational talks, and of course kite flying, while educating them about the environmental issues relating to kite flying and maintaining the grounds of El Morro.
February 09, 2009
SAN JUAN NHS CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION
San Juan National Historic Site will offer several programs and activities in commemoration of the parks 60th Anniversary on Saturday, February 14th, 2009. Entrance fees to the fortifications of Castillo San Cristobal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro will be waived on this day so that visitors can enjoy the fortifications and help the park commemorate this special occasion. San Juan National Historic Site was established as a Historic Site in 1949 and a World Heritage Site in 1983.
October 14, 2008
Closure of Fortifications
The fortifications of Castillo San Cristobal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro will be closed on Wednesday, October 15, 2008.
September 22, 2008
National Public Lands Day
Walter J. Chavez, Superintendent, San Juan National Historic Site announces the observance of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, September 27th from 9am to 12pm at Paseo del Morro trail starting at the San Juan Gate. NPLD is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance America’s public lands. Last year over 100,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, planted trees and plants, and removed trash and invasive plants. At San Juan NHS last year, approximately a 100 volunteers picked up over 4 tons of garbage from the area surrounding Fort San Juan de la Cruz (Cañuelo) in Isla De Cabras.
April 21, 2008
SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE HOSTS VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY
Beach Cleanup
April 21, 2008
Celebration of National Volunteer Week at San Juan National Historic Site
No abstract supplied.
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
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 25, 2007
INTERIOR DEPUTY SECRETARY LYNN SCARLETT HELPS LAUNCH NEW JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM AT SAN JUAN NHS
No abstract supplied.
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
March 01, 2007
Annual Kite Festival
No abstract supplied.
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
No abstract supplied.
