<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?>

		<rss version="2.0">

			<channel>
			<title>nps.gov - San Juan Island National Historical Park - News Releases</title>
			<link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh</link>
			<description>News releases from San Juan Island National Historical Park.
			</description>

			<language>en-us</language> 
			
				
				<item>
				  <title>White-nose Syndrome Suspected in Bats at San Juan Island National Historical Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/white-nose-syndrome-suspected-in-bats-at-san-juan-island-national-historical-park.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:32:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Laboratory tests conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey detected the presence of the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS) in three bats at San Juan Island National Historical Park. These bats are part of a Yuma Myotis (Myotis yumanensis) colony housed in a bat box located in English Camp. This is the first documented case of this fungus in San Juan County, Washington. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/white-nose-syndrome-suspected-in-bats-at-san-juan-island-national-historical-park.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>San Juan Island NHP Engaging with Coast Salish Tribes and Public on National Register Nomination</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/2024-11-18-2024-national-register-nomination.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:27:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Island NHP Engaging with Coast Salish Tribes and Public on National Register Nomination. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/2024-11-18-2024-national-register-nomination.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>San Juan Island National Historical Park Celebrates 150 Years of Peace!</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-national-historical-park-celebrates-150-years-of-peace.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:01:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Island National Historical Park is celebrating a major anniversary https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-national-historical-park-celebrates-150-years-of-peace.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>San Juan Island NHP American Camp Visitor Center Installs Public Art and Announces Winter Hours</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-nhp-american-camp-visitor-center-installs-public-art-and-announces-winter-hours.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:46:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Island NHP is excited to announce the installation of new sculptural elements and its winter operating hours https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-nhp-american-camp-visitor-center-installs-public-art-and-announces-winter-hours.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Encampment Returns to San Juan Island NHP</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/encampment-returns-to-san-juan-island-nhp.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:13:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Encampment Living History Weekend is back on August 6th and 7th on San Juan Island! https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/encampment-returns-to-san-juan-island-nhp.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>American Camp Visitor Center Opens to the Public</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/american-camp-visitor-center-opens-to-the-public.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 06:02:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Island NHP opened its long awaited American Camp Visitor Center today. Learn more about this six year project and why this is such a special place. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/american-camp-visitor-center-opens-to-the-public.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Island Marble Butterfly Draft Recovery Plan; Public Comment Period Open through August 8, 2022</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/island-marble-butterfly-draft-recovery-plan-public-comment-period-open-through-august-8-2022.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:29:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the availability of a draft recovery plan for the island marble butterfly (Euchloe ausonides insulanus) and a 60-day public comment period. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/island-marble-butterfly-draft-recovery-plan-public-comment-period-open-through-august-8-2022.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>San Juan Island National Historical Park American Camp Visitor Center Parking Lot to Close for Visitor Center Exhibit Installation</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-nhp-announces-temporary-closure-of-american-camp-visitor-center-parking-lot.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:30:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Our American Camp Visitor Center Parking Lot will be closed from Sunday, June 5, 2022 until Friday, June 10, 2022. During this time our visitor center exhibits will begin installation. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-nhp-announces-temporary-closure-of-american-camp-visitor-center-parking-lot.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>San Juan Island NHP and San Juan Island Public Library Continue Collaborative Programming</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-nhp-and-san-juan-island-public-library-continue-collaborative-programming.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:33:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Our park is proud to announce the continuation and expansion of a longterm collaboration with the local library. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-nhp-and-san-juan-island-public-library-continue-collaborative-programming.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>San Juan Island NHP Announces Opening Dates</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-nhp-announces-opening-dates.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:48:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Island NHP is excited to announce its opening dates! https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-nhp-announces-opening-dates.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>San Juan Island National Historical Park Announces Logo Contest</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-national-historical-park-logo-contest.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:22:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Island National Historical Park is proud to announce a logo contest as part of its celebration of the 150th anniversary of the San Juan Boundary Resolution https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-national-historical-park-logo-contest.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>San Juan Island National Historical Park Hit with Vandalism</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/vandalism-in-2021.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:18:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The park seeks your help finding and preventing vandalism. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/vandalism-in-2021.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>San Juan Island National Historical Park Seeks Public Input on Draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-nhp-seeks-public-comment-for-accessibility-planning.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:49:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Island National Historical Park has released its draft Accessibility Self Evaluation and Transition Plan. As part of the planning process, the National Park Service is seeking public comment on the draft plan. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-nhp-seeks-public-comment-for-accessibility-planning.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>San Juan Island NHP Mask Mandate</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-nhp-mask-mandate.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:27:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Island NHP has issued guidance on what areas of the park masks will be required. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-island-nhp-mask-mandate.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Park Announces Closure of American Camp Visitor Center</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/closure-of-american-camp-visitor-center.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:55:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Island National Historical Park announces its closure of the American Camp Visitor Center effective, September 23rd, 2019. The closing of the visitor center is in preparation of the construction of a new, permanent facility on the site. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/closure-of-american-camp-visitor-center.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Pavement Preservation Project in San Juan Island National Historical Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/pavement-preservation-project-in-san-juan-island-national-historical-park.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 05:33:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Temporary closures of English Camp and South Beach alongside 15 minute delays on Cattle Point Road should be expected in August and September. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/pavement-preservation-project-in-san-juan-island-national-historical-park.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>American Camp Visitor Center FONSI Decision</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/american-camp-visitor-center-fonsi-decision.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:26:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>National Park Service Issues Decision on the American Camp Visitor Center Replacement Project https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/american-camp-visitor-center-fonsi-decision.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>San Juan Island National Historical Park has Wildland Fire</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/american-camp-wildfire.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2018 10:21:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Press release regarding the wildland fire at American Camp on July 15th, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/american-camp-wildfire.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>San Juan Islands Visitor Study Results Presentations</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-islands-visitor-study-results-presentations.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 06:11:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Highlights from the 2017 San Juan Islands Visitor Use Study will be presented at four public events Feb. 26, 27, and 28, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/san-juan-islands-visitor-study-results-presentations.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Prescribed Fire on Young Hill Slated for October 5th</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/prescribed-fire-on-young-hill-slated-for-october-5.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2017 13:04:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Island National Historical Park plans to conduct a prescribed fire on Young Hill October 5, 2017, when weather permits. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/prescribed-fire-on-young-hill-slated-for-october-5.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Corps Project of the Year Award</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/project-of-the-year-award.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2016 02:45:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>National Park Service and Northwest Youth Corps announce that their American Sign Language (ASL) Inclusion Conservation Crew has been honored with Corps Network Project of the Year Award https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/project-of-the-year-award.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Encampment 2015</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/encampment-2015.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:36:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Re-enactors from throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada will once again celebrate peace as they gather for the 18th Annual Encampment scheduled Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26 on the English Camp parade ground. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/encampment-2015.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Park To Hire Three Summer Interns</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/park-to-hire-three-summer-interns.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2015 06:27:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Island National Historical Park has announced three paid, full-time summer intern positions through the Youth Conservation Corps, according to Jerald Weaver, park chief of Integrated Resources. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/park-to-hire-three-summer-interns.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Lummi Nation Returns to English Camp</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/lummi-nation-returns-to-english-camp.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2014 04:56:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Members of the Lummi Nation for the first time in decades brought ceremony and dance to San Juan Island in July and August as part of their project to re-introduce traditional fishing practices to Lummi youth, launching from the shores of San Juan Island National Historical Park&#39;s English Camp unit. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/lummi-nation-returns-to-english-camp.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Prescribed Fire on Young Hill</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/prescribed-fire-slated-june-23-on-young-hill.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2014 05:33:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service and possibly San Juan County fire crews plan to conduct a prescribed fire on the southwest slope of Young Hill between June 9 and early July, weather permitting, announced Superintendent Lee Taylor. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/prescribed-fire-slated-june-23-on-young-hill.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Climate change</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/climate-scientists-coming-to-the-san-juans.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2014 09:43:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan County residents and visitors will have an opportunity to learn more about the impacts of climate change through a dynamic speaker series scheduled June through September in venues in Friday Harbor, as well as on Orcas and Lopez Islands. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/climate-scientists-coming-to-the-san-juans.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>American Camp Fireside</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/american-camp-fireside-and-tour-slated.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2014 07:51:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Island National Historical Park, the San Juan Island Library and the San Juan Historical Society will celebrate the pioneer heritage of American Camp with a Fireside Program and Historical Structures Tour of American Camp&#39;s Officers&#39; Quarters and the other structures associated with it at American Camp on May 30-31. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/american-camp-fireside-and-tour-slated.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Seventh Graders Publish Bird Guide</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/seventh-graders-publish-bird-guide.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2014 10:43:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Prepare for the BioBlitz at San Juan Island National Historical Park and enjoy birding with a local flavor by consulting Spring Street International School&#39;s field guide to birds, assembled by Sharon Massey&#39;s Seventh Grade middle school science class. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/seventh-graders-publish-bird-guide.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>BioBlitz</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/american-camp-bioblitz-scheduled-may-3-4.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2014 08:36:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Islanders and visitors throughout the region will have the opportunity to work along side scientists in tallying the flora and fauna of American during the park&#39;s first BioBlitz scheduled from noon to noon, Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/american-camp-bioblitz-scheduled-may-3-4.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>2014 Program Schedule</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/2014-summer-program-schedule.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2014 06:01:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>From black powder demonstrations to weaving with natural fibers, ranger guided walks, art workshops, special Climate Change programming, period music and dancing, the park&#8217;s 2014 Summer Program Guide offers one of the most diverse and exciting summers in park history. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/2014-summer-program-schedule.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Spaulding Art Walk</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/landscaper-nancy-spaulding-to-conduct-art-walk-at-american-camp.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:01:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Join San Juan Island artist Nancy Spaulding to learn how she utilizes photography and sketching on site during a artist workshop scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, August 17 meeting in the American Camp parking area. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/landscaper-nancy-spaulding-to-conduct-art-walk-at-american-camp.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Conversations With Crazy Horse</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/conversations-with-crazy-horse-set-for-library-august-17.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2013 08:40:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Author, historian and internet pioneer Bruce Brown further explores American Indian stories with a penetrating examination of Indian oral histories that stitch together a view of the Battle of the Little Bighorn rarely offered in the millions of words published on the topic. The free program is scheduled 7 p.m., Saturday, August 17 at the San Juan Island Library. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/conversations-with-crazy-horse-set-for-library-august-17.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Weaving Weekend</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/weaving-weekend-slated-for-august-3-and-4.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:06:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Weavers from throughout San Juan Island and Washington State will gather for the weekend to demonstrate how European and American Indian techniques melded to create woven objects and clothing unique to the Pacific Northwest. 

The free program is scheduled Saturday and Sunday August 3 and 4 on the English Camp parade ground. A golf cart is available to transport disabled persons to and from the parking area. Call (360) 378-2240, ext. 2233 or 378-4409 for additional special access information. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/weaving-weekend-slated-for-august-3-and-4.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Encampment 2013</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/encampment-2013-set-for-english-camp.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:55:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Re-enactors from throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada will once again celebrate peace as they gather for the 15th Annual Encampment scheduled Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28 on the English Camp parade ground. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/encampment-2013-set-for-english-camp.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Barbara Jensen Bird Walk</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/barbara-jensen-to-conduct-bird-walk-june-2.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2013 06:40:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Island bird expert Barbara Jensen will give a guided nature walk beginning at 7:30 a.m., Sunday, June 2 at American Camp. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/barbara-jensen-to-conduct-bird-walk-june-2.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Julie Stein Archaeology Walk</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/stein-to-conduct-annual-archaeology-walk-june-1.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2013 06:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The University of Washington&#39;s Dr. Julie Stein will discuss archaeological investigations of ancient cultures at American Camp and San Juan Island in a guided walk scheduled 10 a.m., Saturday, June 1 at American Camp&#39;s South Beach site. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/stein-to-conduct-annual-archaeology-walk-june-1.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Wildflower Festival Completes Bloom Week</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/wildflower-fest-completes-bloom-week.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:15:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Learn where the wildflowers and birds are, peer over the shoulders of artists in action, play a game or catch a tune or two during San Juan Island National Historical Park&#39;s second annual Wildflower Festival, scheduled 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 11 on the American Camp parade ground. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/wildflower-fest-completes-bloom-week.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Community Arts in the Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/community-arts-in-the-park-contest-slated.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:23:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Grab your paints and brushes, allow your imagination to run wild, and submit any two- or three-dimensional piece of art by April 12 to the first Community Arts in the Park competition, sponsored by San Juan Island National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/community-arts-in-the-park-contest-slated.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Prairie EIS Alternatives Workshop Set</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/prairie-eis-alternatives-workshop-set.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:03:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>San Juan Islanders and northwest Washington citizens will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the future management of the American Camp prairie during an &#34;alternatives&#34; workshop scheduled 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday January 15 at the Mullis Senior Center. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/prairie-eis-alternatives-workshop-set.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>New Dinghy Dock</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/park-installs-new-dinghy-dock-at-english-camp.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 08:47:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Boaters calling at San Juan Island National Historical Park&#8217;s English Camp unit next summer will step onto a new era when they tie up at the park&#8217;s new dinghy dock on Garrison Bay. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/park-installs-new-dinghy-dock-at-english-camp.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Park To Host Reception at SJ Museum</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/park-to-look-ahead-to-2013-in-community-reception-at-sj-history-museum.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 04:11:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The public is invited to join San Juan Island National Historical park staff and volunteers in reviewing 2012 park operations and accomplishments and preview 2013 in a briefing and reception scheduled 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday January 8, in the resource center of the San Juan Historical Museum. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/park-to-look-ahead-to-2013-in-community-reception-at-sj-history-museum.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Golden Paintbrush Planting Set For December 5</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/golden-paintbrush-planting-set-for-december-5.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2012 11:27:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Stake your claim for gold&#8212;as in golden paintbrush &#8212;by joining park staff and volunteers in planting more than 2,000 seedlings in a section of the American Camp prairie from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, December 5, meeting at the American Camp visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/golden-paintbrush-planting-set-for-december-5.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Holiday Social Scheduled December 8</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/holiday-social-scheduled-december-8.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2012 07:33:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>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. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/holiday-social-scheduled-december-8.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Cattled Point Road EIS Released</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/cattle-point-feis-released.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:29:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Cattle Point Road Realignment Project has was published in the Federal Register today (Oct, 10, 2012), the National Park Service (NPS) and Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) announced. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/cattle-point-feis-released.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Prescribed Fire Set for October</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/prescribed-fire-scheduled-for-october.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2012 08:29:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>National Park Service fire crews plan to conduct two prescribed fires on the American camp prairie between now and mid-October, weather permitting, announced Superintendent Lee Taylor. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/prescribed-fire-scheduled-for-october.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>New Artifact Selection On View at American Camp</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/new-artifact-selection-on-view-at-american-camp.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 07:56:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Park visitors can gain sense of daily life during the joint military occupation and the farming period that followed by checking out the newly refreshed archaeology exhibits at San Juan Island National Historical Park&#39;s American Camp visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/new-artifact-selection-on-view-at-american-camp.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Washington State Conservationist To Conclude Indian Stewardship Series</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/rises-at-the-door-to-conclude-indian-stewardship-series.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:02:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Washington State Conservationist Roylene Rises at the Door will discuss traditional American Indian conservation efforts and current tribal issues, state and nationwide, in a talk scheduled 7 p.m., Sunday September 23 at Skagit Valley College&#39;s Friday Harbor Campus. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/rises-at-the-door-to-conclude-indian-stewardship-series.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Northwest Indian College Vice President To Speak</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/northwest-indian-college-vice-president-to-talk-at-skagit-valley-college-in-friday-harbor.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 07:05:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Northwest Indian College Vice President David Oreiro will discuss traditional American Indian conservation efforts and current tribal issues, state and nationwide, in a talk scheduled 7 p.m., Sunday September 9 at Skagit Valley College&#39;s Friday Harbor Campus https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/northwest-indian-college-vice-president-to-talk-at-skagit-valley-college-in-friday-harbor.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Weaving Weekend</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/weaving-weekend-slated-august-4-5.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 04 Aug 2012 06:48:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Weavers from throughout San Juan Island and Washington State will gather for the weekend to demonstrate how European and American Indian techniques melded to create woven objects and clothing unique to the Pacific Northwest.

The free program is scheduled Saturday and Sunday August 4-5 on the English Camp parade ground. A golf cart is available to transport disabled persons to and from the parking area. Call (360) 378-2240, ext. 2233 or 378-4409 for additional special access information. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/weaving-weekend-slated-august-4-5.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Encampment 2012 Set for July 28</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/encampment-2012-set-for-july-28.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:39:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, July 8, 2012--Re-enactors from throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada will once again celebrate peace as they gather for the 15th Annual Encampmentand the Henry M. Jackson Centennial Celebration scheduled Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29 on the English Camp parade ground. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/encampment-2012-set-for-july-28.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Attorney and Scholar to Discuss Native American Boundary Issues</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/attorney-and-scholar-to-discuss-native-american-boundary-issues.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:56:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>FRIDAY HARBOR, WA&#8212;A regional historian and international scholar/mediator will each explore the nature of borders and their impacts on American Indian, First Nations and Inuit peoples in successive lectures scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday July 20 and Sunday July 22 at Skagit Valley College&#8217;s Friday Harbor campus. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/attorney-and-scholar-to-discuss-native-american-boundary-issues.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>A Fed Fox is a Dead Fox</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/begging-fox-creating-traffic-hazard-near-american-camp-entrance.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2012 05:57:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>A red fox begging on the roadside has become a traffic hazard on Cattle Point Road just inside American Camp&#39;s northwestern boundary, as visitors are stopping in the road to observe, photograph or feed the animal, according to Lee Taylor, superintendent of San Juan Island National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/begging-fox-creating-traffic-hazard-near-american-camp-entrance.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Archeology Underway</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/english-camp-dinghy-dock-closed-through-june-24.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2012 04:43:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The dinghy dock at English Camp will be closed to boater traffic through June 24 while archaeologists investigate the site in preparation for the dock&#39;s replacement later this summer, announced Lee Taylor, park superintendent. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/english-camp-dinghy-dock-closed-through-june-24.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Park To Replace Lower Story of English Camp Blockhouse</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/park-to-replace-lower-story-of-english-camp-blockhouse.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2012 05:31:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Visitors and San Juan Islanders will have an opportunity this summer to see how log structures were built on the frontier when San Juan Island National Historical Park maintenance crews on June 20 replace the lower story of the Royal Marine blockhouse at English Camp. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/park-to-replace-lower-story-of-english-camp-blockhouse.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Park to Bid Farewell to Bigleaf Maple at English Camp</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/park-to-bid-farewell-to-bigleaf-maple-at-english-camp.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:44:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>An era will come to end at San Juan Island National Historical Park&#39;s English Camp unit when on June 20 maintenance crews cut down the Bigleaf maple that has towered over the Royal Marine Barracks since it was first constructed in 1860. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/park-to-bid-farewell-to-bigleaf-maple-at-english-camp.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Wildflower Festival Highlights Bloom Week</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/wildflower-festival-set-for-may-7.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description> https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/wildflower-festival-set-for-may-7.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Bloom Week</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/bloom-week-events-slated-for-april-may.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Come see the color and experience spring on the prairie during Bloom Week, a weeklong celebration of spring, May 3 &#8211;8 at American Camp. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/bloom-week-events-slated-for-april-may.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Adam C. Brown House</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/former-officers-quarters-returned-to-american-camp-parade-ground.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>One of the oldest structures on San Juan Island and northwest Washington has returned to its first island location&#8212;Officers&#39; Row at American Camp, a unit of San Juan Island National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/former-officers-quarters-returned-to-american-camp-parade-ground.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Severe Winds Topple American Camp Flagpole</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/severe-winds-topple-american-camp-flagpole.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description> https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/severe-winds-topple-american-camp-flagpole.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>2009 Holiday Social Set for English Camp</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/2009-holiday-social-set-for-english-camp.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>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 5, at English Camp. https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/2009-holiday-social-set-for-english-camp.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
				
				<item>
				  <title>Prescribed Fire on Young Hill</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/prescribed-fire-scheduled-on-young-hill.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description> https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/news/prescribed-fire-scheduled-on-young-hill.htm</description>
				</item>
			
				
		  </channel>
		</rss>

		