We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

~Native American Proverb


Archive for May 8th, 2009

“A Splash of Summer Color”

July 18, 2009
July 19, 2009

Summer Arts Fair & San Juan Island Lavender Festival.

* Location: San Juan Island

Pickett’s Irish: The Irish in the U.S. Army in the 1850’s

July 11, 2009
7:00 pm

Folk musician Michael Cohen and historian Mike Vouri bring back this popular program that takes a closer look at the Irish in the U.S. Army in words and song.
* Location: San Juan Island Library, San Juan Island
* Contact: Mike Vouri
* Phone: (360) 378-2902

Northwest Pioneer Folkways Demonstrations

July 11, 2009
12:00 pmto3:00 pm

Janet Oakley, education coordinator for the Skagit County Historical Museum in LaConner, demonstrates pioneer folkways from butter churning to Dutch oven baking and other tasks.

* Location: San Juan Island National Historical Park, English Camp, San Juan Island
* Contact: Mike Vouri
* Phone: (360) 378-2902

Centennial Celebration – The Life and Times of General George E. Pickett

July 10, 2009
8:00 pm

The acclaimed play about General George Pickett, written and performed by island resident and National Park Service historian, Mike Vouri. This will provide an opportunity for participating playwrights and theatre-goers to experience the life of this legendary Pig War and Civil War figure, while also experiencing history through dramatic presentation.

* Location: San Juan Community Theatre, San Juan Island
* Phone: (360) 378-3210
* Admission: Adults $15, Students $8

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San Juan Island Marathon & Half Marathon

July 7, 2009
8:30 am

Plan now to come and run in this most scenic, challenging marathon.
* Location: San Juan County Fairgrounds, San Juan Island
* Phone: (360) 472-0908