San Juan Island
National Historical Park
The park includes two units that served as military encampments during the Pig War. Both have exhibits and markers detailing the standoff between U.S. and British troops. More than eight miles of trail through forest, shoreline and prairie have been blazed at both sites. Recorded information (off-hours): 360.378.2240. For specific information, call 360.378-2902 or 360.378.2240 Monday-Friday or visit the park’s Web site:
American Camp Cattle Point Rd. on the southern end of San Juan, about six miles southeast of Friday Harbor. Hiking, beachcombing, wildlife viewing. Two historic buildings survive, along with the remains of an earthen gun emplacement (or redoubt). Visitor center exhibits focus on archaeology and daily life in American and English camps. A ranger is on duty to provide information and a laser-disc program is available that provides an overview of the Pig War and joint occupation. A self-guiding history walk.
English Camp. Off West Valley Rd., nine miles northwest of Friday Harbor on tree-lined Garrison Bay. Hiking, views from Mt. Young, San Juan Island’s highest point. Four restored historic buildings, including a blockhouse and barracks, plus a small formal garden. A self-guiding history walk is scheduled to open in the summer of 1999.
Park Headquarters 125 Spring Street, Friday Harbor. An information desk is open Monday through Friday during the winter months daily during the summer season. Exhibits focus on archaeology, the Pig War and joint occupation and frontier army life.
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