What are the consequences of murder? From 1860-1872, the justice system in the San Juan Islands depended on the corporation of the American and British military authorities. A murderer named William Andrew would pose a challenge to this…

The joint occupation of San Juan Island was a boring experience for Mary Allen, wife of Maj. Harvey Allen, commander of American Camp from 1867-8. After initial threats of war cooled, British and American troops settled into an uneventful occupation…

People like Israel Katz saw a business opportunity in the Pig War. Katz, born and raised in Germany, travelled across the world to join his brother Solomon and work at his grocery store in Port Townsend. Soon after, Israel crossed the Strait of Juan…