father and Son Chefs, - San Juan Island
The father and son team of Connar and Brad Smith prepare a meal during the Cast-iron Cook-off. They have been participating in Encampment together since 2001.
Arts and Crafts at the Holiday Social, - San Juan Island
The arts and crafts table is always a big hit at the Holiday Social.
Fun at the Treat Table, - San Juan Island
Lainey Volk and her grandchildren strike a pose at the treat table.
San Juan Island, Kitchen Police, - San Juan Island
NPS volunteer Patrick Haas (left) receives a big assits in the dish tent.
San Juan Island, Crook House, - San Juan Island
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A Picnic on the Parade Ground, - San Juan Island
This previously unpublished view shows several ladies resting beneath English Camp's venerable Bigleaf maple. The tree still stands near the formal garden, more than 340 years old. The photo was probably taken ... More
The Officers Quarters After the Joint Occupation, - San Juan Island
The Officers Quarters After the Joint Occupation.
Battery D, Third Artillery, Pose with Gun, - San Juan Island
Members of Battery D, Third Artillery pose with a field piece at American Camp during the height of the Pig War crisis.
The Royal Marine Camp from the Dock, - San Juan Island
The Royal Marine Camp from the dock.
The Royal Marine Camp from the Point, - San Juan Island
The Royal Marine Camp as seen from the point near today's dinghy dock.
The Young Ladies, - San Juan Island
These three young ladies (Sidney Scheider, Allison Rosenberg amd Karen Hogan) were the hits of the weekend.
Belle Vue Farm Site, - San Juan Island
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Capt. George Bazalgette, - San Juan Island
Capt. George Bazalgette, a veteran of the Second Opium War, was the Royal Marine Camp's first commandant.
Firth wedding photo, San Juan Island National Historical Park, 1850.
Exact date unknown. Photo: Robert and Jessie Firth at the time of their wedding in Scotland in the 1850s.
Belle Vue Sheep Farm, September 1859, - San Juan Island
Beele Vue Sheep Farm during the height of the Pig War crisis in September 1859. At far right is the British magistrate, John De Courcy. next to him is the U.S. Civil Magistrate from Whatcom County, Henry Crosbie.
Casey's Camp, October 1859, - San Juan Island
U.S. Army soldiers pose before their "Sibley" tents during the height of the Pig War crisis. The area forms the major portion of today's fenced parade ground (see American Camp Prairie album).
Fort Bellingham, - San Juan Island
Capt. George Pickett abandoned Fort Bellingham in July 1859 and in the process dismantled most of the buildings including the top right blockhouse.
Historic Images, Part 3, - San Juan Island
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The Royal Marine Vegetable Garden, 1860, - San Juan Island
The Royal Marine vegetable garden, probably in the spring of 1860. In the background the Commissary (storehouse) is already complete, while another structure is underway.
Historic Images, Part 2, - San Juan Island
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Historic Images, Part 2, - San Juan Island
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Historic Images, - San Juan Island
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Historic Images, Part 2, - San Juan Island
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Historic Images, Part 3, - San Juan Island
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Historic Images, Part 4, - San Juan Island
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Chart of Roche Harbour and English Camp, - San Juan Island
Chart of Roche Harbour and English Camp done by the British Boundary Survey in the 1860's.
Historic Images, Part 4, - San Juan Island
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Historic Images, Part 3, - San Juan Island
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Historic Images, - San Juan Island
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Historic Images, - San Juan Island
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Historic Images, Part 3, - San Juan Island
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The Royal Marine Camp, 1860, - San Juan Island
This image was sketched probably in the summer of 1860 while the camp was being built. The enlisted men were still sleeping in bell tents.
Historic Images, - San Juan Island
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Marching in step, - San Juan Island
Accordion player and drummer play 1860 army songs keeping a steady beat for the soldiers to march in step with.
Historic Images, Part 3, - San Juan Island
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Historic Images, - San Juan Island
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Historic Images, Part 4, - San Juan Island
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1860's Fun at English Camp., - San Juan Island
A young re-enactor plays with a 19th century toy during Encampment 2006 at English Camp.
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English Barracks During the Crook Era, - San Juan Island
A view of the Royal Marine Barracks in the early 1860's.
Historic Images, - San Juan Island
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Historic Images, Part 2, - San Juan Island
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American Camp As A Farm, - San Juan Island
American Camp as a farm in the late 19th century. The man with the dog is Robert Firth, the last Hudson's Bay Company agent for Belle Vue Sheep Farm. Firth remained on the island and claimed the former military... More
The Royal Marine Camp, 1866, - San Juan Island
This folk-style painting depicts the camp in 1866. Public domain photograph of 19th-century portrait painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A View of Garrison Bay, - San Juan Island
This contemporary painting by E. P. Bedwell shows Garrison Bay before 1867.
The Royal Marine Barracks, - San Juan Island
The Royal Marine barracks was originally the privates' mess room. It was extended into additional housing for enlisted men in 1867.
Another Bay View of English Camp, - San Juan Island
Another bay view of English Camp taken post-1867. Public domain photograph of a post office building, postal service, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Royal Marine Garrison, pre-1867, - San Juan Island
The garrison taken in front of their barracks before 1867.
The Royal Marine Camp pre-1867, - San Juan Island
The Royal Marine Camp pre-1867, probably taken from Guss Island. The hill above the parade ground is still completely wooded.
American Camp, circa 1868, - San Juan Island
A famous shot of the American Camp parade ground area, circa 1868. The lone remaining building is the Officers' Quarters at far left.
A View of English Camp by E.L. Porcher, - San Juan Island
An 1868 view of English Camp by E.L. Porcher, who then a junior officer aboard HMS Sparrowhawk.
A Panorama of English Camp, - San Juan Island
A panorama of English Camp, probably taken from across Garrison Bay, circa 1870.
The Camp Launch on the Far Shore of Garrison Bay
This splendid, previously unpublished view reveals the camp launch in action on the far shore of Garrison Bay. The new Commandant's House is at upper right, which place the photo at circa 1870.
The Delacombe Family at the Commandant's House, - San Juan Island
Captain Delacombe (center left at base of steps) and family pose on the porch of the Commandant's House, circa 1872.
Commanding Officers' House, circa 1868-1872, - San Juan Island
Commanding Officers' House, circa 1868-1872.
Admiral Farquhar Inspects the Garrison, - San Juan Island
The Royal Navy Pacific Station commander, Admiral Farquhar, inspects the troops, circa 1872.
The Cattle Point Peninsula and American Camp, - San Juan Island
The Cattle Point Peninsula and American Camp as depecited in 1860. This image is tracing made in 1872.
The Firth family, San Juan Island National Historical Park, 2015.
Photo date unknown. Pictured: Robert and Jessie Firth with their four children - Lexie, Jessie, Betsy and Robert Jr. They moved to the island in 1862 from Victoria where Robert began work as a Hudson's Bay Comp... More
Camp San Juan Island in 1874, - San Juan Island
Camp San Juan Island in 1874. Note that two officers' quarters at bottom right are similar to those at Fort Bellingham.
Checking the Cistern, - San Juan Island
The Royal Marine Barracks around the turn of the 19th-20th century. The woman plumbing the cistern is presumed to be Mary Crook, the wife of William Crook, who claimed the camp site in 1876 under the Homestead Act.
1875 U.S. Army Map of English Camp, - San Juan Island
U.S. Army map of English Camp done in 1875 prior to the public auction of buildings.
U.S. Commanding Officer's House at American Camp, - San Juan Island
The Delacombe album also contains this image of the U.S. commander's house, circa 1867-1872. The house was auctioned off and moved from the site in 1875. It still stands on San Juan Island.
Brown House in Friday Harbor, - San Juan Island
Adam C. Brown house was located at First and West streets in Friday Harbor from the mid-1880s.
Mary Jane "Manie" Firth and Lizzie Lawson, San Juan Island National Hi...
Exact date unknown. Pictured: Manie and Lanie enjoy a light-hearted moment with a squirming dog. They are probably at the redoubt, situated on the hillock above the old U.S. Army camp that later became the Firt... More
Crook House and Forge, - San Juan Island
Crook House and Forge. The Crook family settled the former Royal Marine camp in 1875 and built this house in 1903. The forge was built by the Royal Marines.
San Juan Island, English Camp - A white house with a porch and a balco...
West side of the Crook House. The Crook House, completed in 1903 is the only surviving building associated with the Crook family's 90 year residence at English Camp. English Camp San Juan Island National Histor... More
San Juan Island, English Camp - A monument in the middle of a grassy f...
A monument placed in 1904 by the Washington State Historical Society to commemorate the peaceful occupation of the island while the United States and Great Britain worked to resolve the boundary dispute at the ... More
San Juan Island, American Camp - A stone monument in a grassy area wit...
A monument placed by the Washington State Historical Society in 1904 to commemorate the peaceful occupation of the island while the United States and Great Britain worked to resolve the boundary dispute at the ... More
Hereditary Chief of the Lummi Nation addresses the public., - San Jua...
Hereditary Chief of the Lummi Nation addresses the public.
Folding the Union Flag, - San Juan Island
Folding the flag after retreat involves re-enactors and visitors alike.
Samish Canoe at English Camp, - San Juan Island
A group of Samish community members arrived at the event by canoe.
Lummi Blackhawk Dancers celebrate a future of cultural healing, inclus...
Lummi Blackhawk Dancers celebrate a future of cultural healing, inclusion, and collaboration.
Crook House, Part 2, - San Juan Island
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Reef Net Captain totem pole and Salmon Story Boards are revealed at de...
Reef Net Captain totem pole and Salmon Story Boards are revealed at dedication
Members of the Samish Nation arrive in style., - San Juan Island
Members of the Samish Nation arrive in style via a canoe.
San Juan Island, Young blacksmiths, - San Juan Island
Operating the park's traveling forge is a popular activity for all ages.
NPS staff cut birthday cake to celebrate the day!, - San Juan Island
NPS staff cut birthday cake to celebrate the day!
San Juan Island, Crook House, - San Juan Island
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Local groups turn out to entertain and educate children at the event.
Local groups turn out to entertain and educate children at the event. We would like to thank groups for participating to make this an event to remember. Thank you Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, San... More
Crook House, Part 3, - San Juan Island
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Sharp-tail snake, - San Juan Island
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Crook House, Part 3, - San Juan Island
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Troy (Whiteswan Environmental) shows off artworks his organization hel...
Troy (Whiteswan Environmental) shows off artworks his organization helped to donate.
Crook House, Part 2, - San Juan Island
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Charles Elliot discusses inspiration for the Reef Net Captain totem po...
Charles Elliot discusses inspiration for the Reef Net Captain totem pole he designed and carved.
Crook House, Part 2, - San Juan Island
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Participants gather together and sing., - San Juan Island
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Crook House, Part 2, - San Juan Island
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Crook House, Part 2, - San Juan Island
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Six person cedar strip canoe, - San Juan Island
This canoe was built at English Camp by Dean Washington and was dedicated on the Centennial.
Two cedar strip canoes built by Dean Washington were dedicated at the ...
Two cedar strip canoes built by Dean Washington were dedicated at the event. They combine traditional design styles with modern technologies.
San Juan Island, Crook House, - San Juan Island
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San Juan Island, Crook House, - San Juan Island
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Kids having fun with activities at the event., - San Juan Island
Kids having fun with activities at the event.
Superintendent Elexis Fredy discusses her hopes for the next 100 years
Superintendent Elexis Fredy discusses her hopes for a future of inclusion and collaboration on land stewardship. She express the National Park Service's dedication to inspire young people from all walks to beco... More
American Camp, - San Juan Island
The three-inch by twelve-inch plaque placed in 1942 by Gov. Isaac Stevens chapter of D.A.R. honors Lt. Robert, U.S. Engineer American Camp San Juan Island National Historical Park, Washington
English Camp, - San Juan Island
Inside the formal garden. The garden was originally planted in the summer of 1867 with the arrival of Captain Delacombe to the camp. By the time the National Park Service acquired the property in the 1960s, all... More
San Juan Island NHP Visitor Center, - San Juan Island
Installed in 1977 as a temporary visitor contact station, the Amercan Camp visitors continues to function year-round as the park's primary visitor center.
Admiral and Mrs. Baynes, - San Juan Island
Clint and Ruth Cannon have attended every Encampment since 1999. They portray Admiral and Mrs. R. Lambert Baynes.
Wildlife, Part 2, - San Juan Island
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