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San Juan Island National Historical Park

The Cold Bluster Of A Snow Squall Seen From The Officers Quarters, San Juan Island National Historical Park

A grey and white snow squall seen from the Officers Quarters of American Camp at San Juan Island National Historical Park

"San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it was also here in 1859 that the United States and Great Britain nearly went to war over possession of the island, the crisis ignited by the death of a pig."

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"Pig War" Commemorated With Bronze Pig At San Juan Island National Historical Park

A small island, potatoes, and a dead pig nearly brought the United States and the British empire to war in the mid-18th century, and that's why San Juan Island National Historical Park has unveiled a bronze pig that stands with a potato in its mouth in front of the park's visitor center.

Looking Out Over San Juan Island National Historical Park

Looking out over a manicured, sculpted garden and historic buildings at San Juan National Historical Park

"San Juan Island is well known for splendid vistas, saltwater shore, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it was also here in 1859 that the United States and Great Britain nearly went to war over possession of the island, the crisis ignited by the death of a pig."

Anissa Wood

Climate Scientists Coming To San Juan Island National Historical Park

San Juan Island National Historical Park offers a bit more than just sightseeing to its visitors this summer. Residents and visitors alike will have an opportunity to learn about the impacts of climate change, how it affects the popular San Juan Islands and other admired national parks through a series of expert speakers.

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