https://www.nps.gov/saju News releases from San Juan National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/sodreplacement2026.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:27:00 EST Beginning April 6, San Juan National Historic Site will resume the turf restoration project on the northeastern half of the turf on the esplanade of Castillo San Felipe del Morro. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/sodreplacement2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/actualización-el-sitio-histórico-nacional-de-san-juan-iniciará-el-reemplazo-de-césped-en-los-terrenos-del-castillo-san-felipe-del-morro.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST El San Juan National Historic Site anuncia el inicio del proyecto de resiembra de césped, originalmente anunciado en noviembre pasado. La evaluación con radar de penetración terrestre y el estudio arqueológico han sido completados, y los trabajos comenzarán el lunes, 15 de septiembre de 2025. Se recuerda a los visitantes que el proyecto requerirá el cierre temporal de la parcela A, ubicado en la explanada del Castillo San Felipe del Morro, para permitir trabajos esenciales de renovación de terrenos. El proyecto forma parte del compromiso del Servicio de Parques Nacionales de preservar el paisaje cultural, mejorar la experiencia de los visitantes y asegurar la sostenibilidad a largo plazo de los recursos del parque. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/actualización-el-sitio-histórico-nacional-de-san-juan-iniciará-el-reemplazo-de-césped-en-los-terrenos-del-castillo-san-felipe-del-morro.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/updadate-san-juan-national-historic-site-will-begin-sod-replacement-on-grounds-of-castillo-san-felipe-del-morro.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST San Juan National Historic Site announces the commencement of the sod project first announced last November. The ground-penetrating survey assessment and archaeological study have been completed, and work is set to begin on Monday, September 15, 2025. Visitors are reminded that the project will require the temporary closure of areas of Parcel A, located on the esplanade of Castillo San Felipe del Morro, to allow for essential grounds renovation. The project is part of the National Park Service’s commitment to preserve the cultural landscape, enhance visitor enjoyment, and improve the long-term sustainability of park resources. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/updadate-san-juan-national-historic-site-will-begin-sod-replacement-on-grounds-of-castillo-san-felipe-del-morro.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/turismo-al-sitio-histórico-nacional-de-san-juan-aporta-$226-888-000-a-la-economía-local.htm Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:46:00 EST Un nuevo informe del Servicio de Parques Nacionales muestra que 1,314,819 visitantes del Sitio Histórico Nacional de San Juan en 2023 gastaron $150,754,000 en comunidades cercanas al parque. Ese gasto apoyó 1,752 empleos en el área local y tuvo un beneficio acumulado para la economía local de $226,888,000. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/turismo-al-sitio-histórico-nacional-de-san-juan-aporta-$226-888-000-a-la-economía-local.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/tourism-to-san-juan-national-historic-site-contributes-$226-888-000-to-local-economy.htm Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:38:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 1,314,819 visitors to San Juan National Historic Site in 2023 spent $150,754,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,752 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $226,888,000.  https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/tourism-to-san-juan-national-historic-site-contributes-$226-888-000-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-seeks-high-school-age-students-for-paid-summer-jobs.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:14:00 EST YCC 2023 https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-seeks-high-school-age-students-for-paid-summer-jobs.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/closure-certain-areas-castillo-san-felipe-del-morro-esplanade-and-north-wall-at-san-juan-national-historic-site.htm Tue, 16 Jan 2024 08:51:00 EST Superintendent Angelita Alvino announces that during the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian celebration, a section of the esplanade of Castillo San Felipe del Morro will be closed to the public. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/closure-certain-areas-castillo-san-felipe-del-morro-esplanade-and-north-wall-at-san-juan-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-finding-of-no-significant-impact-fonsi-statement-for-the-free-ranging-cat-management-plan.htm Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:15:00 EST The San Juan National Historic Site announces the release of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Statement for the Free Ranging Cat Management Plan. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-finding-of-no-significant-impact-fonsi-statement-for-the-free-ranging-cat-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/tourism-to-san-juan-national-historic-site-contributes-67-8-million-to-local-economy.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:33:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,027,264 visitors to San Juan National Historic Site in 2022 spent $67,800,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 697 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $87,400,000. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/tourism-to-san-juan-national-historic-site-contributes-67-8-million-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/el-san-juan-national-historic-site-anuncia-reunión-pública-para-presentar-el-borrador-del-plan-de-manejo-de-gatos-realengos-y-evaluación-ambiental.htm Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:35:00 EST El National Park Service (NPS) anunció hoy una reunión pública para presentar el borrador del Plan de Manejo de Gatos Realengos/Evaluación Ambiental el 23 de agosto de 2023. La reunión pública se llevará a cabo de 6 p.m. a 8 p.m. en el Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel, 100 Brumbaugh Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/el-san-juan-national-historic-site-anuncia-reunión-pública-para-presentar-el-borrador-del-plan-de-manejo-de-gatos-realengos-y-evaluación-ambiental.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-announces-public-meeting-to-present-draft-free-ranging-cat-management-plan-and-environmental-assessment.htm Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:32:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today a public meeting to present the draft Free-Ranging Cat Management Plan/Environmental Assessment on August 23, 2023. The public meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel, 100 Brumbaugh Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-announces-public-meeting-to-present-draft-free-ranging-cat-management-plan-and-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/national-park-service-anuncia-inversión-histórica-para-la-preservación-de-las-fortificaciones-del-viejo-san.htm Thu, 03 Aug 2023 06:41:00 EST La superintendente del San Juan National Historic Site, Myrna I. Palfrey, anunció hoy que el National Park Service (NPS) está invirtiendo cerca de $70 millones de dólares para la preservación de las fortificaciones históricas del parque con el apoyo de varias fuentes de fondos, incluida la Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), legislación que proporciona fondos para mejorar la infraestructura y ampliar las oportunidades de recreación en parques nacionales y otras tierras públicas. Para los años fiscales 2023 y 2024, el San Juan National Historic Site se ha embarcado en una serie de proyectos para garantizar que las fortificaciones históricas estén listas para enfrentar los desafíos relacionados con los efectos del cambio climático y el aumento del nivel del mar. Estos fondos se utilizarán para mejorar las operaciones; completar el trabajo de conservación de las colecciones de museos y archivos, servicios para visitantes, protección y educación; y el mantenimiento y preservación de las fortificaciones, edificios y paisajes que forman parte del sitio histórico. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/national-park-service-anuncia-inversión-histórica-para-la-preservación-de-las-fortificaciones-del-viejo-san.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-historic-investment-for-the-preservation-of-the-fortifications-of-old-san-juan.htm Thu, 03 Aug 2023 06:31:00 EST San Juan National Historic Site superintendent Myrna I. Palfrey today announced the National Park Service (NPS) is investing close to $70 million dollars for the preservation of the historic fortifications of the park with support from various fund sources including the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), legislation that provides funding to improve infrastructure and expand recreation opportunities in national parks and other public lands. For fiscal years 2023 and 2024, the San Juan National Historic Site has embarked on a series of projects to ensure that historic fortifications are ready to meet challenges related to the effects of climate change and sea level rise. These funds will be used to enhance operations; complete conservation work on museum and archival collections, visitor services, protection and education; and the maintenance and preservation of the fortifications, buildings and landscapes that are part of the historic site. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-historic-investment-for-the-preservation-of-the-fortifications-of-old-san-juan.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/paseo-del-morro-national-recreation-trail-closed-until-further-notice.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:50:00 EST The San Juan National Historic Site, a unit of the U.S. National Park Service, announces the immediate closure of the national recreation trail referred to as the Paseo del Morro, today, June 14, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/paseo-del-morro-national-recreation-trail-closed-until-further-notice.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/comunicado-de-prensa-se-extiende-el-periodo-de-comentarios-del-público-del-plan-de-manejo-de-gatos-realengos-y-evaluación-ambiental.htm Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:42:00 EST La Superintendente Myrna I. Palfrey anunció que el periodo para recibir comentarios del público acerca del Plan de Manejo de Gatos Realengos y Evaluación Ambiental ha sido extendido hasta del 12 de diciembre de 2022. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/comunicado-de-prensa-se-extiende-el-periodo-de-comentarios-del-público-del-plan-de-manejo-de-gatos-realengos-y-evaluación-ambiental.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/extension-of-public-comment-period-of-the-free-ranging-management-plan.htm Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:33:00 EST Superintendent Myrna I. Palfrey announces that the period to receive public comments for the Free- Ranging Management Plan and Environmental Assessment has been extended until December 12, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/extension-of-public-comment-period-of-the-free-ranging-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/equipment-theft-at-the-san-juan-national-historic-site.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:11:00 EST Agents from the Visitor and Resource Protection Division are trying to find the whereabouts of the individual who committed a theft of government property at Castillo San Felipe del Morro. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/equipment-theft-at-the-san-juan-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/environmental-assessment-for-paseo-del-morro-free-ranging-cats.htm Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:54:00 EST The San Juan National Historic Site, a unit of the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) is initiating public scoping for the preparation of a draft Free-Ranging Cat Management Plan and Environmental Assessment. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/environmental-assessment-for-paseo-del-morro-free-ranging-cats.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/jan-7-20-closure.htm Tue, 07 Jan 2020 05:08:00 EST Due to widespread power outages, San Juan National Historic Site will be opening on Tuesday, January 07, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/jan-7-20-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/el-sitio-historico-nacional-de-san-juan-anuncia-permanecerá-cerrado.htm Fri, 21 Dec 2018 05:53:00 EST El Sitio Histórico Nacional de San Juan Anuncia Permanecerá Cerrado Durante el Cierre de Gobierno Federal San Juan, Puerto Rico – Debido al lapso de las asignaciones y el posterior cierre del gobierno federal, el Sitio Histórico Nacional de San Juan está cerrado por la seguridad de los visitantes y los recursos del parque. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/el-sitio-historico-nacional-de-san-juan-anuncia-permanecerá-cerrado.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-closed.htm Fri, 21 Dec 2018 05:45:00 EST San Juan, Puerto Rico – Due to the lapse of appropriations and the subsequent shutdown of the federal government, San Juan National Historic Site is closed for the safety of visitors and park resources. San Juan, Puerto Rico – Debido al lapso de las asignaciones y el posterior cierre del gobierno federal, el Sitio Histórico Nacional de San Juan está cerrado por la seguridad de los visitantes y los recursos del parque. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-in-puerto-rico-reopening-areas-to-visitors.htm Tue, 21 Nov 2017 04:45:00 EST WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the National Park Service (NPS) today announced that the NPS has resumed normal operations and public tours at the visitor center and Castillo San Cristóbal area of San Juan National Historic Site. Castillo San Felipe del Morro is expected to reopen as early as next week. The National Park Service is an important tourism factor in Puerto Rico, generating more than $100 million in economic activity every year for the island. In 2016, more than 1.4 million people visited NPS sites in Puerto Rico, spurring more than $85 million in visitor spending. The 1,065 jobs the park visitors supported created more than a $100 million in economic output and $40 million in income. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-in-puerto-rico-reopening-areas-to-visitors.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/stabilization-work-continues-at-national-parks-of-the-caribbean.htm Fri, 20 Oct 2017 09:56:00 EST The Caribbean Parks of the National Park Service are quickly and safely moving forward with stabilization efforts and offering a variety of public access and visitor services. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/stabilization-work-continues-at-national-parks-of-the-caribbean.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/park-closed-due-to-hurricane-maria.htm Sun, 17 Sep 2017 12:23:00 EST The San Juan National Historic Site is closing its facilities starting today, September 18th, 2017 in order to prepare for the impact of Hurricane María to the Caribbean. The park will remain closed until further notice, and more information will be provided as it becomes available. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/park-closed-due-to-hurricane-maria.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-san-juan-national-historic-site.htm Sun, 30 Apr 2017 09:22:00 EST San Juan, Puerto Rico- San Juan National Historic Site will be closed effective today, Sunday, April 30th at 1:00p.m. “The decision to temporarily close the park is out of abundance of care for our team members and visitors during the May Day event. We want to ensure that no one is placed into a position where they will be stuck in extreme traffic or distressed while providing their public service or attempting to visit their park” said Superintendent Randy Lavasseur. The planned May Day event will affect Old San Juan and the roadways into and out of the greater San Juan area; this decision was not made lightly. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-san-juan-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/tourism-to-san-juan.htm Sun, 30 Apr 2017 08:38:00 EST San Juan, Puerto Rico - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,456,552 visitors to San Juan National Historic Site in 2016 spent 85,162.5 million in communities near the parks. That spending supported 1,065 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of 104.363 million. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/tourism-to-san-juan.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/12_annual_artisan_fair.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2016 03:20:00 EST San Juan, Puerto Rico- Superintendent Walter J. Chavez invites you to come to Castillo San Felipe del Morro and participate in the “12th Annual Artisan Fair at El Morro” on July 23 and 24th, 2016. “Come and enjoy a weekend with local artisans and their crafts. We are expecting close to 200 artisans and this year, our 12th, promises to be our biggest yet and a highlight for the summer” said Superintendent Chavez. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/12_annual_artisan_fair.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/upcoming-events.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2016 08:52:00 EST Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announces several events to be held at San Juan National Historic Site in the next few weeks. “We encourage you to come and join us as we continue celebrating our Centennial this year. Our 100th Anniversary is a great time to come to the park, enjoy its activities and help us celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/upcoming-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/100-nights-at-san-juan-national-historic-site.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2015 03:00:00 EST San Juan, Puerto Rico- Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announced today the launching of the “100 Nights” program at the fortifications of Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San Cristobal beginning this Sunday, November 8th. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/100-nights-at-san-juan-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/ikdc.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2015 06:44:00 EST San Juan, Puerto Rico- San Juan National Historic Site invites you to celebrate International Kid’s Day on Sunday, November 8th on the grounds of Castillo San Felipe del Morro from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. First proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1954, International Kids Day was established to encourage countries around the world to annually observe a day for the understanding and promotion of the children’s welfare and their right to be happy. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/ikdc.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-launches-every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2015 09:31:00 EST San Juan, Puerto Rico- Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announced today that San Juan National Historic Site will launch the “Every Kid in a Park Initiative” Thursday, September 24, 2015, with the visit of 3 of its neighboring schools, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Brumbaugh, and Colegio San Agustin. Approximately 40, 4th graders will be transported to Castillo San Felipe del Morro and learn about the history of the fortifications. As previously announced, San Juan NHS has embarked on an ambitious goal of bringing every 4th grader on the island to this National Park to support the initiative announced by President Obama, which was created to invite every 4th grader in the nation to experience and connect with the great outdoors and be inspired to become future stewards. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-launches-every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-sites-opens-today-at-noon.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2015 05:42:00 EST San Juan, PR. –Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announced that San Juan National Historic Site will open to all visitors today, August 28, 2015 at noon. An assessment will be conducted during the morning hours to guarantee and visitor’s safety. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-sites-opens-today-at-noon.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/Tourism-to-San-Juan-National-Historic-Site-Creates-77-6-milllion-In-Economic-Benefits-Report-Shows-Visitor-Spending-Supports-985-Jobs-In-Local-Economy.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2015 10:20:00 EST San Juan, Puerto Rico- A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,382,906 visitors for San Juan National Historic Site in 2014 spent 77.6 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 985 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of 94.4 million. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/Tourism-to-San-Juan-National-Historic-Site-Creates-77-6-milllion-In-Economic-Benefits-Report-Shows-Visitor-Spending-Supports-985-Jobs-In-Local-Economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-at-san-juan-national-historic-site-with-free-entrance-to-the-fortifications-of-old-san-juan.htm Thu, 15 Jan 2015 03:54:00 EST Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announces nine more reasons to enjoy San Juan National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-at-san-juan-national-historic-site-with-free-entrance-to-the-fortifications-of-old-san-juan.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/veterans-day-celebration-at-san-juan-national-historic-site.htm Sun, 09 Nov 2014 12:16:00 EST San Juan National Historic Site invites you to celebrate Veterans Day by visiting Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San Cristobal on Tuesday, October 11th.Entrance to the fortifications will be free for all visitors in recognition of this special day as we honor all men and women of our armed forces. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/veterans-day-celebration-at-san-juan-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-celebrates-national-public-lands-day.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2014 10:59:00 EST San Juan, PR. – On Saturday, September 27, 2014, San Juan National Historic Site will be celebrating National Public Lands Day (NPLD) with free admission. “During previous National Public Lands Day volunteers throughout the United States have built trails, planted trees and plants, removed trash and invasive plants, as well as contribute to many other projects” commented Superintendent Walter J. Chavez. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-celebrates-national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-celebrates-10th-annual-artisan-fair.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2014 06:03:00 EST Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announces the 10th Annual Artisan Fair en El Morro will be held this weekend July 19-20. The annual Artisan Fair is held at Castillo San Felipe del Morro from 9:00-6:00 each day. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-celebrates-10th-annual-artisan-fair.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/improvement-to-visitor-center-parking-facilities-at-castillo-san-cristobal.htm Fri, 30 May 2014 10:20:00 EST San Juan, PR – Construction and improvements to the Visitor Center parking lot will begin on June 2, 2014. For the next 3 weeks the Visitor parking lot at Castillo San Cristobal located on Avenida Muñoz Rivera will be closed. Access will be limited to pedestrians and official vehicles only. Tour busses will drop off their clients at the entrance to the parking lot and will need to relocate until it is time to pick up their guests. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/improvement-to-visitor-center-parking-facilities-at-castillo-san-cristobal.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-fee-change.htm Thu, 24 Apr 2014 05:28:00 EST San Juan, PR – Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announces a fee change for San Juan National Historic Site. The fee change will go into effect on May 1, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-fee-change.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-with-free-admission-and-special-events.htm Wed, 16 Apr 2014 05:45:00 EST Go Wild for San Juan National Historic Site! San Juan, PR – Go wild for history at San Juan National Historic Site during National Park Week, April 19 through 27, 2014. To get the celebration going, entrance to Castillos San Felipe del Morro and San Cristobal will be free on April 19 and 20. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-with-free-admission-and-special-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/10th-annual-kite-festival-at-castillo-san-felipe-del-morro.htm Fri, 07 Feb 2014 15:38:00 EST San Juan NHS will hold it's 10th Annual Kite Festival on the historic grounds of Castillo San Felipe del Morro on Sunday February 16, 2014 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/10th-annual-kite-festival-at-castillo-san-felipe-del-morro.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/invitationandnotification-to-the-public.htm Wed, 06 Nov 2013 11:51:00 EST Superintendent Walter J. Chavez invites you to an “Open House” where we will introduce San Juan National Historic Site’s new Fee change proposal. We are encouraging you to participate and provide us with your comments regarding this proposal. Event will take place at Castillo San Cristóbal A/V Room the evenings of November 13th and November 14th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. We would appreciate if you can confirm your participation to Jessica_Oppenheimer@nps.gov. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/invitationandnotification-to-the-public.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/9th-annual-artisans-fair-2013.htm Fri, 12 Jul 2013 09:58:00 EST Superintendent Walter J. Chavez invites you to participate in our “9th Annual Artisan Fair at El Morro”. Come and enjoy a weekend with local artisans and celebrate our rich heritage in the arts on July 19 -21, 2013. Over 200 artisans have been invited to this wonderful activity, which promises to be the largest yet from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. We will have educational ranger talks, artisan’s demonstrations, typical food and music for your enjoyment. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/9th-annual-artisans-fair-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/extended-hours-of-operation-at-castillo-san-cristobal.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:10:00 EST Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announced today that Castillo San Cristobal will stay open until 7:00pm every Friday effective July 5th, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/extended-hours-of-operation-at-castillo-san-cristobal.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/online-american-latino-heritage-travel-itinerary-launched-by-the-national-park-service.htm Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:48:00 EST The important role Latino peoples have played in the history and development of the United States is highlighted in the National Park Service’s newest online travel itinerary, American Latino Heritage. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/online-american-latino-heritage-travel-itinerary-launched-by-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/saju-temp-closure.htm Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:02:00 EST Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announces that Castillo San Cristóbal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro will be closed to the public effective at noon time, Wednesday, August 22, 2012. San Juan National Historic Site is taking precautionary visitor and personnel safety measures due to the forecasted hazardous rainy and windy conditions expected over the island. The fortifications will remain closed to the public until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/saju-temp-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/military-pass-for-free-admission.htm Mon, 04 Jun 2012 05:48:00 EST Starting on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19, 2012, active duty service members of the U.S. military and their dependents will be offered a free annual pass allowing free access to national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests and other Federal public lands, as a way to thanking America’s Armed Forces. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/military-pass-for-free-admission.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/eighth-annual-kite-festival-at-castillo-san-felipe-del-morro.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:16:00 EST The public is invited to attend and participate in the 8th Annual San Juan National Historic Site Kite Festival on the beautiful historic grounds of Castillo San Felipe del Morro on Sunday, February 26 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/eighth-annual-kite-festival-at-castillo-san-felipe-del-morro.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/grand-opening-of-discovery-center-at-san-juan-national-historic-site.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:18:00 EST Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announces the grand opening of the Discovery Center at San Juan National Historic Site on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 9:30am. The Discover Center, the heart of educational programming for children, is located just a few steps away from the historic entrance of Castillo San Cristobal on Calle Norzagaray, in what was originally a residence for US Army personnel in the 20th Century. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/grand-opening-of-discovery-center-at-san-juan-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/commemoration-of-jose-campeche.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:24:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/commemoration-of-jose-campeche.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/celebrate-national-public-lads-day.htm Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:25:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/celebrate-national-public-lads-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-7th-annual-artisan-fair.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:01:00 EST You are invited to visit Castillo San Felipe del Morro to enjoy free of charge one of the premier artisan fairs on the island. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-7th-annual-artisan-fair.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/free-admission.htm Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Free admission to the park https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/free-admission.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/commemoration-of-the-1797-british-attack.htm Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/commemoration-of-the-1797-british-attack.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/lend-a-helping-hand-in-keeping-the-paseo-del-morro-beautiful.htm Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/lend-a-helping-hand-in-keeping-the-paseo-del-morro-beautiful.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/meeetings-regarding-fort-san-geronimo.htm Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service announces a series of public meetings to seek comments regarding Fort San Gerónimo. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/meeetings-regarding-fort-san-geronimo.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/entrance-fees-waived-and-temporary-closing.htm Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/entrance-fees-waived-and-temporary-closing.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/celebrate.htm Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/celebrate.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/fee-free-day.htm Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/fee-free-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/developing-el-paseo-del-morro-extension-from-the-bottom-up.htm Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/developing-el-paseo-del-morro-extension-from-the-bottom-up.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/national-san-juan-national-historic-site-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-national-public-lands-day.htm Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Superintendent Walter J. Chavez announces the commemoration of the annual National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 25. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/national-san-juan-national-historic-site-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/caribbean-pirates-in-castillo-san-cristobal.htm Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST 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 https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/caribbean-pirates-in-castillo-san-cristobal.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/beach-clean-up.htm Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/beach-clean-up.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-beach-clean-up.htm Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-beach-clean-up.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/sjnhs-womens-history-celebration.htm Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/sjnhs-womens-history-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/historic-medals.htm Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/historic-medals.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/free-entrance-to-the-fortifications-this-sunday-dec-6.htm Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST 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). https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/free-entrance-to-the-fortifications-this-sunday-dec-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-celebration.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/fifth-annual-kite-festival.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/fifth-annual-kite-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/sjn1hsite-national-park-service-celebrates-60-years-of-preservation-and-protection.htm Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/sjn1hsite-national-park-service-celebrates-60-years-of-preservation-and-protection.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/closure-of-fortifications.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST The fortifications of Castillo San Cristobal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro will be closed on Wednesday, October 15, 2008.  https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/closure-of-fortifications.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/national-public-lands-day.htm Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/celebration-of-national-volunteer-week-at-san-juan-national-historic-site.htm Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/celebration-of-national-volunteer-week-at-san-juan-national-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-inaugurates-new-trams.htm Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-inaugurates-new-trams.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/interior-deputy-secretary-lynn-scarlett-helps.htm Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/interior-deputy-secretary-lynn-scarlett-helps.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/national-park-week-2007-schedule-of-events.htm Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/national-park-week-2007-schedule-of-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-celebrates-national-park-week.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST Walter J. Chavez, Superintendent of San Juan National Historic Site announced today the celebration of National Park Week, April 22nd to the 28th. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-celebrates-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/national-park-service-hosts-listening-session-on-3-billion.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST NPS Hosts Listening Session on $3 Billion National Park Centennial Initiative https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/national-park-service-hosts-listening-session-on-3-billion.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/annual-kite-festival.htm Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/annual-kite-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-welcomes-new-citizens.htm Sun, 02 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/san-juan-national-historic-site-welcomes-new-citizens.htm https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/nps-director-visits-san-juan-nhs.htm Tue, 07 Jun 2005 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/saju/learn/news/nps-director-visits-san-juan-nhs.htm