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Archive for May 8th, 2009

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

Every Friday: Wildlife in the San Juan Islands

June 5, 2009 1:00 pmtoAugust 28, 2009 1:00 pm

Puzzled by an animal or bird? Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Education Coordinator Shona Aitken answers questions and uses a variety of media to talk about wildlife in the San Juan Islands.

* Times: Fridays 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
* Location: San Juan Island National Historical Park, English Camp, San Juan Island
* Contact: Mike Vouri
* Phone: (360) 378-2902

2009 Sculpture Exhibition at the Westcott Bay Sculpture Park

May 1, 2009toSeptember 30, 2009

Opening weekend of the 8th annual invitational Sculpture Exhibition at Westcott Bay Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve  May 1 to May 3. See over 100 sculptures by Pacific Northwest regional artists including Ann Morris and Gerald Tsutakawa, placed throughout 19 acres of meadow, forest, and pond.

* Times: Daily, sunrise to sundown
* Location: Westcott Bay Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve, San Juan Island
* Phone: (360) 370-5050

Every Saturday: Living History at English Camp

May 30, 2009 12:00 pmtoAugust 29, 2009 12:00 pm

Park rangers and volunteers recreate military and civilian life at English Camp during the island’s early pioneer period. Activities include blacksmithing, coopering, weaving, needlework and exhibitions of military equipment and skills.

Cost: Free
Location: English Camp, West Valley Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250