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October happenings at American Memorial Park
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Posted on Oct 19 2018
American Memorial Park will hold the annual Wartime Halloween and once again invite the community to stop by for some Halloween fun. The activities will include:
Icons of World War II
Halloween does not just have to be about dressing up like famous characters we see in movies or read about in books. Sometimes forgotten are the regular people we see around us who are making a difference. During the Icons of World War II program, we will take children back in time to learn about Rosie the Riveter, an iconic symbol for working women during World War II, the servicemen who risked their lives to fight in the war, and will highlight a local baker on Saipan, who opened his bakery during hard times in 1944. The program involves guided tours, read-alouds, and activities centered around these themes.
All children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in the program. Middle school (6th-8th) and high school (9th-12th) students are welcome to join us as group leaders and volunteers. Registration is required and slots are limited. A parent must complete and submit the registration form to secure a spot. Registration forms can be picked up at the Visitor Center.
•Saturday, Oct.20, 2018
World War II Servicemen: 9am to 11:30am
Rosie the Riveter: 2pm to 4:30pm
•Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018
Herman “Pan” Guerrero: A Baker in War, from 9am to 3pm. This session will include a field-trip to Herman’s Bakery. Parents are asked to provide lunch for their child.
Early WWII Trick or Treating at the Visitor Center
From Oct. 27 to Oct. 31, from 9am to 5pm at the Visitor Center, everyone is invited to complete an activity sheet and learn about the history of our islands. Once submitted, participants can claim a Halloween treat.
Halloween at American Memorial Park
This Halloween, the community is invited to stop by American Memorial Park for some Halloween fun. On Oct. 31, from 3:30pm to 6:30pm, the park will be having trick-or-treat alongside community partners.
For anyone interested in partnering with American Memorial Park and having a station for this Halloween event, contact Pacific Historic Parks education specialist Jovannalyn Mafnas at 234-7207 Ext. 2020, or via email at: jmafnas@pacifichistoricparks.org. (NPS)
