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Description
History Hike Series: May 31st - Dungeness Recreation Area
The Dungeness Recreation Area, known locally as “Voice of America” park, has a rich history beginning with traditional use of prairies by the S’Klallam people, to early agricultural use and more recent development for radio broadcasting in World War II. Join us to peel back these layers of history and enjoy the scenic views of the Olympic Mountains and Strait of Juan de Fuca. This area is renowned for wildlife, so make sure to bring your binoculars!
- Pre-registration required.
- Approximately 90 minutes.
- Approximately 1 mile total. Trails are a mix of gravel and grass paths over varying terrain with some slight inclines.
- This tour is offered at 10am and 12:30pm.
About David Brownell
David Brownell holds a BA in History from Hanover College and an MA in Public History from Wright State University. After serving as Research Coordinator for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Tribal Historic Preservation Office, David moved to Washington in 2015 to take a position as Cultural Resources Specialist for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, and in 2018 he was designated as Jamestown’s Tribal Historic Preservation Officer by Tribal Council. In the fall of 2021, he became Executive Director of the North Olympic History Center. David serves on the board for the Jefferson County Historical Society.
About History Hikes:
Each year, North Olympic History Center Executive Director David Brownell provides guided hikes at historically significant sites around the North Olympic Peninsula. This program is coordinated by the Jefferson County Historical Society. This year we are offering three different hikes:
- Saturday, May 31st: Dungeness Recreation Area
- Saturday, June 14th: L.B. Good Memorial Park (Indian Island)
- Saturday, September 20th: Clink Bridge on the Dungeness River
General Info:
- Two time slots per date
- Each hike is approximately 90 minutes
- Pre-registration required
- Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the site
- Capacity: 12 people per hike
- Program cost is $45 for JCHS or NOHC members, $60 for non-members. Funds from History Hikes help support the work of both the North Olympic History Center and the Jefferson County Historical Society.
Interested in membership?
Visit NOHC membership site here
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Questions about History Hikes or other JCHS programs? Email programs@jchsmuseum.com
Date & Time
May 31, 2025 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Venue Details
Dungeness Recreation Area
Sequim, Washington