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San Juan Island National Historical Park
For Kids

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San Juan Island National Historical Park is a magnet for island and visitor children alike year around with its more than six miles of saltwater shoreline. Meanwhile, upland trails, open prairie and both parade grounds can instill a love of history and nature. 
Ron Garner instructs children on spoke shaving horse
For Teachers
Field trips to the park often include hands-on pioneer activities.
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Click here to get a Junior Ranger workbook
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Capt. Geoffrey Phipps Hornby, RN  

Did You Know?
Capt. Geoffrey Phipps Hornby of HMS Tribune refused Governor James Douglas’s orders to land Royal Marines on San Juan Island realizing that his opposite, Capt. George Pickett, would open fire. The policy of the Royal Navy was only to fire if fired upon.
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Last Updated: September 18, 2006 at 14:33 EST