https://www.nps.gov/sacr News releases from Saint Croix Island International Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/acad/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-maine-creates-770-million-in-economic-output.htm Fri, 24 Jun 2022 03:54:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that visitors to national parks in Maine spent $490 million in 2021. The total of 4.1 million visits supported 7,070 jobs and had a cumulative economic output of $770 million. https://www.nps.gov/acad/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-maine-creates-770-million-in-economic-output.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/michael-zwelling-selected-as-site-manager-of-saint-croix-island-international-historic-site.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:56:00 EST Acadia National Park Superintendent Kevin Schneider announced the selection of Michael Zwelling as site manager of Saint Croix Island International Historic Site in ME. Zwelling is currently the education specialist at Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites in Hyde Park, NY. Zwelling is scheduled to begin work at Saint Croix on Wednesday, September 15. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/michael-zwelling-selected-as-site-manager-of-saint-croix-island-international-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/prescribed-fire-burns-planned.htm Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:24:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is planning to conduct a prescribed fire at Saint Croix Island International Historic Site as potential weather opportunities come available, between April 1 and April 30, 2021, that meet the conditions established in the prescribed fire plan. The prescribed fire could be delayed until the fall if unfavorable conditions persist in April. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/prescribed-fire-burns-planned.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:50:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is planning to conduct a prescribed fire at Saint Croix Island International Historic Site as potential weather opportunities come available from October 1 through October 31, 2020, that meet the conditions established in the prescribed fire plan. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/open-house-for-mcglashan-nickerson.htm Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:38:00 EST In October 2019, the National Park Service (NPS) began soliciting proposals to lease the historic McGlashan-Nickerson House located at Saint Croix Island International Historic Site. The lease would last for up to 60 years in exchange for preservation efforts to restore and maintain the house. In support of this effort, the Park Service is hosting an open house on August 6 to allow interested individuals the chance to walk through the entire building, upper and lower barn areas, and grounds. Period architectural features will be pointed out. Questions asked will be recorded and answers shared online for all interested parties. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/open-house-for-mcglashan-nickerson.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/site-begins-to-increase-recreational-access-to-park-grounds.htm Sun, 05 Jul 2020 14:50:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Saint Croix Island International Historic Site (Saint Croix Island IHS) plans to increase recreational access and limited visitor services immediately. Saint Croix Island IHS has reopened access to the interpretive trail, beach area, picnic area, vault toilet, and park rangers providing limited information services to the public at the open-air shelter overlooking the island, and on the visitor center’s porch. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/site-begins-to-increase-recreational-access-to-park-grounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/modifying-operations-in-response-to-guidance.htm Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:09:00 EST Saint Croix Island International Historic Site (Saint Croix Island IHS), in response to guidance from the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services, is announcing modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/modifying-operations-in-response-to-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/mcglashan-nickerson-house-rfp.htm Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:20:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking proposals from interested parties to lease the historic McGlashan-Nickerson House within Saint Croix Island International Historic Site. Applicants can submit proposals to the National Park Service Regional Office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, until Tuesday, December 10, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/mcglashan-nickerson-house-rfp.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/2019-09-09-mcglashan-nickerson-house-alternative.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2019 04:38:00 EST After taking into account feedback received during the public comment period for the Revised Environmental Assessment/Assessment of Effect for the McGlashan-Nickerson House, the NPS selected the proposed new alternative, “Seek to Preserve McGlashan-Nickerson House through a Lease with the Option to Demolish if Unsuccessful (NPS Preferred Alternative and Proposed Action).” https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/2019-09-09-mcglashan-nickerson-house-alternative.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/join-park-rangers-to-honor-passamaquoddy-with-morning-salute.htm Sun, 28 Jul 2019 12:30:00 EST On Friday, August 9, the public is invited to join park rangers at Saint Croix Island International Historic Site for an early “Morning Salute” to honor Passamaquoddy paddlers as they journey past Saint Croix Island on their traditional canoe voyage from Motahkomikuk (Indian Township) to Sipayik (Pleasant Point). After canoes have passed the island, a park ranger will share the story about the important role that the Passamaquoddy played on Saint Croix Island in spring of 1605, and the subsequent Medal of Honor they received from France in 2004 for their efforts. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/join-park-rangers-to-honor-passamaquoddy-with-morning-salute.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/park-service-invites-public-to-passamaquoddy-petroglyph-exhibit-opening.htm Sun, 28 Jul 2019 12:18:00 EST The National Park Service at Saint Croix Island International Historic Site invites the public to the official opening of a new permanent exhibit titled, Amalhuwikhasutik—a Passamaquoddy word that means, The Place of Picture Rocks. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/park-service-invites-public-to-passamaquoddy-petroglyph-exhibit-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/public-comment-on-mcglashan-nickerson-house-revised-ea.htm Wed, 29 May 2019 12:08:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to review and provide feedback on Saint Croix Island International Historic Site’s revised Environmental Assessment/Assessment of Effect for the McGlashan-Nickerson House and a draft Section 106 programmatic agreement (Revised EA). Public comments on the Revised EA will be received until June 28, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/public-comment-on-mcglashan-nickerson-house-revised-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/national-park-service-requests-public-review-of-mcglashan-nickerson-house-draft-ea.htm Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:09:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to provide feedback on Saint Croix Island International Historic Site’s Draft Environmental Assessment/Assessment of Effect for Disposing of the McGlashan-Nickerson House (Draft EA). The Draft EA is available for public comment through November 30, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/national-park-service-requests-public-review-of-mcglashan-nickerson-house-draft-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/public-review-of-mcglashan-nickerson-house-draft-ea.htm Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:43:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to provide feedback on Saint Croix Island International Historic Site’s Draft Environmental Assessment/Assessment of Effect for Disposing of the McGlashan-Nickerson House (Draft EA). The Draft EA is available for public comment through November 30, 2018. To assist the public in understanding the alternatives and providing comments, the NPS is hosting an open house at Saint Croix Island International Historic Site’s Ranger Station (84 St. Croix Drive, Calais) on Monday, November 19, 2018 from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. (ET). https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/public-review-of-mcglashan-nickerson-house-draft-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/saint-croix-island-international-historic-site-invites-everyone-to-find-your-park-during-the-centennial-birthday-month.htm Thu, 04 Aug 2016 04:36:00 EST The National Park Service invites visitors of all ages to join in the celebration of its 100th birthday throughout the month of August. With special events across the country, and free admission to all 412 national parks from August 25 through August 28, the NPS is encouraging everyone to #FindYourPark / #EncuentraTuParque for the centennial. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/saint-croix-island-international-historic-site-invites-everyone-to-find-your-park-during-the-centennial-birthday-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/park-housing-nears-completion.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2015 06:51:00 EST Contractors working at Saint Croix Island International Historic Site in Red Beach are nearing completion of staff housing located on the second floor of the ranger station. “Construction began slowly last November, but we’re rounding third and heading for home,” said Meg Scheid, Site Manager of the National Park Service facility. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/park-housing-nears-completion.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/405thanniversary.htm Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, June 27, from 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., join National Park Service rangers at Saint Croix Island International Historic Site in Red Beach to commemorate 405 years since Pierre Dugua founded a French settlement on Saint Croix Island. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/405thanniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/fdp.htm Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/fdp.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/draft_ea_jan2009.htm Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/draft_ea_jan2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/404thanniversary.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST Join rangers at Saint Croix Island International Historic Site for a day of fun and activities on June 26, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to mark the 404th anniversary of Saint Croix Island's settlement by the French. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/404thanniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/pruningworkshop.htm Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, May 10, Saint Croix Island International Historic Site will host a hands-on apple tree pruning workshop in partnership with University of Maine's Cooperative Extension. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/pruningworkshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/2007ornaments.htm Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST Two ornaments representing Acadia National Park and Saint Croix Island International Historic Site are prominently displayed on this year’s official White House Christmas Tree. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/2007ornaments.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/workshop20oct07.htm Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, October 20, education rangers from the National Park Service will present the second of three teacher workshops to introduce their award-winning teaching kit. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/workshop20oct07.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/workshop27oct07.htm Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, October 27, education rangers from the National Park Service will present the last of three teacher workshops offered around the state to introduce their award-winning teaching kit. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/workshop27oct07.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/jrday.htm Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST Saint Croix Island International Historic Site is proud to announce that the first Junior Ranger day for children will be held on Sunday, August 12, from 1 to 6 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/jrday.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/403anniversary.htm Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/403anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/jrgrant.htm Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST The National Park Foundation awarded Saint Croix Island International Historic Site with a grant to create and enhance park Junior Ranger programs. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/jrgrant.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/passkitworkshops.htm Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST On Friday, March 9, the National Park Service will present the first of three workshops to introduce their award-winning Passamaquoddy teaching kit to Maine middle school teachers. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/passkitworkshops.htm https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/early-autopsy.htm Sun, 15 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST A joint American-Canadian team of forensic anthropologists identifies the earliest evidence of a European autopsy found in the New World. https://www.nps.gov/sacr/learn/news/early-autopsy.htm