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Peace Arch Dedication Days
September 5th & 6th, 2008
Join us on September 6th, 2008, 1 PM to 4 PM, at the Peace Arch as we welcome the late Samuel Hill and other re-enactors to commemorate the Peace Arch's history on its' 86th anniversary.
If you like, you can dress up in the fashion od the 1920's, or just put on your favorite hat and join the celebration as we turn the park into a living history exhibit.
Enjoy 1920's period costumes, history exhibit, live 1920's music, children's games, antique cars, refreshments, and more.
Peace Arch Dedication
"Sam Hill" Days 86th Anniversary
Reenactment Celebration
has been cancelled do to unforeseen circumstances.
The annual reenactment will next September 5th & 6th, 2008.
Scroll down this page to see photos from past celebrations.
Download a Dedication Days poster.
Download a Dedication Days flyer & location map.
Download " Your Guide on How to Dress in the Style of the 1920's."
See highlights from 2006 celebration!
Event Schedule September 6th, 2006
On Wednesday September 6th and Saturday September 9th 2006, we welcome the late Samuel Hill and other reenactors back to Blaine to commemorate the Peace Arch's history on its' 85th anniversary.
Wednesday September 6th, 10 AM - 5 PM, Peace Arch 85th Anniversary Postal Pictorial Commemoration at the Blaine Post Office Blaine Harrison Avenue, Blaine, WA.
Wednesday September 6th, 10 AM, Official Postal Pictorial Commemoration Ceremony Sam Hill, the Queen of Romania and other members of the dedication party will attend the at ceremony 10 AM. The will be special guests, dignitaries
& surprises!
 All day Wednesday September 6th, you can visit Blaine Merchants as they celebrate Sam Hill's return to Blaine by dressing up in the style of the 1920's.
Visit merchants and help us select our best dressed business in 2006. Prizes! Our 2005 best dressed business winners were the Horizon Bank Staff.
The Peace Arch City Museum located at 865 Peace Portal Drive will be open daily September 6th, 7th & 8th, 11 AM ~ 5 PM .
Event Schedule
85th Anniversary Reenactment Celebration
1- 4 PM Saturday September 9th, 2006
Under the Peace Arch
 Join us as at the Peace Arch as we welcome the late Samuel Hill and other re-enactors to commemorate the Peace Arch's history on its' 85th anniversary.
If you like, you can dress up or put on your favorite hat and join the celebration as we turn the park into a living history exhibit.
1920's period costumes, history exhibit, children's games, antique cars, music, refreshments, and more.
For suggestions on how you can join the fun and dress in the style of the 1920’ s download the PDF file below.
Download a Dedication Days poster.
Download a Dedication Days flyer & location map.
Download " Your Guide on How to Dress in the Style of the 1920's."
In honor of our Peace Arch Founders we will turn the international park into a living history exhibit.
Would you, your family or community group like to participate in the 2006 85th Anniversary Celebration? We are looking for volunteer reenactors. Contact the USCPAA for further information at (360) 332-7165 or CONTACT FORM.
We hope you enjoy viewing the photos from 2005 program that are featured below.
~ Peace Arch Dedication Day Program ~
Peace Arch History Exhibit & Reenactors.
Official Greetings from the U.S. and Canada.
Samuel Hill & the Queen of Romania (portrayed by Ron & Donna Leach, Blaine) arrive by antique automobile (Chauffeured by Les Gitts, Ferndale) to greet the public.
Master of Ceremonies George A. Ellsperman, Deputy Director of the Port at Blaine (Portrayed by Ed Magner, Blaine).
Samuel Hill greets the Rev. Robert E.
Pretlow, a Quaker clergyman
from Seattle, WA, who gave today's
Benediction (Portrayed by
Pastor Bob Rieke, Blaine).
“The Star Spangled Banner” O Canada” “ God Save the Queen” Performed by members of the White Rock Children’s Choir and Sarona Mynhardt, Director.
 Re-Dedication Speech by Samuel Hill (portrayed by Ron Leach).
Presentation of Flags by Miss Britannia, Dora Wrigglesworth, & Miss Columbia, Gretchen Snow (portrayed by Joanna Magner and Monica Johnston).
 Poetry Reading “ The Border Town”
by Goldie Wreston Brown
(Blaine Mayor, John Liebert).
Poetry Reading “White Rock By a Little Pebble” by Florence Griffen (White Rock Mayor Judy Forster).
Blaine Mayor, H. W. Hunter, Gives Samuel Hill the
Key to the City of Blaine, WA.
“A Child’s View of the September 6th,
1921, Dedication Ceremony” by
Adam Bresnan, Blaine, WA.
“Amazing Grace” Bagpipes Anthony Munden,
Blaine, WA .Moment of Silence.
Peace Arch Anthem,
“Children of a Common Mother,”
composed and performed by
Christina Alexander.
Closing Statements.
After the ceremony everyone was invited to enjoy
refreshments and more 1920s music.
Thank you to everyone who dressed up and
joined the celebration.
In 2006, we are looking forward to the triumphant
return of the Blaine Juvenile Band. The band was last seen
September 6, 1921 at the dedication ceremony.
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Thank you to all our volunteer reenactors, Washington State Parks, Ferndale Heritage Society, Skagit Snohomish Horseless Carriage Club, City of Blaine, Geoff's and Blaine Bouquet. Without your support this event would not be possible.
Re-enactors Harry Shevlock and
Sally Malby portrayed Samuel Hill and Queen Marie of Romania.
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Joanna Magner portrayed Miss Columbia and Monica Johnston Portrayed Miss Britannia.
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Highlights of Past Dedication Days
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Miss Britannia, Dora Wrigglesworth of Vancouver, BC and
Miss Columbia, Gretchen Snow of Blaine,
Present the flags that were raised on the Peace
Arch at its dedication ceremony on September 6th, 1921.
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Samuel Hill and Queen Marie of Romania, arrive at the reenactment ceremony
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British Columbia Premier John Oliver (John J. Choulochas) welcomes the public to the reenactment ceremony |
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Melissa McNutt and and Victoria King
of Blaine portray Miss Britannia and
Miss Columbia.
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Samuel Hill and the Queen of Romania (portrayed by Ron and Donna Leach) greet Christina Alexander, White Rock Mayor, Judy Forster and Former White Rock Chamber President, Gordon Schaffer.
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Park visitors and re enactors enjoy
the afternoon in the park.
This annual program is dedicated to Samuel Hill and all the benevolent dreamers who created the International Peace Arch.
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