International
Peace Arch Dedication (Sam Hill) Days
September 6th, 2008
Join us on Saturday 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' 87th anniversary.
If you like, you can dress up in the style of 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.
Did You Know...
In 1921 the Charlie Chaplin movie, The Kid and The Sheik starring Valentino opens in movie theaters; Hit songs on the radio inlcude “Ain’t We Got Fun” and “Second Hand Rose”;
First apearances in the marketplace included the products Wrigleys Gum, Eskimo Pies, Band Aids and Drano; In the USA it was a time of Prohibition and the Speakeasy; Warren G. Harding is President of the United States; The first Armistice Day is Proclaimed; 3.5 million people are out of work;
The first Miss America Pageant was held in Atlantic City; A bill was proposed in Iowa to imprison any woman who wore her skirt higher than three inches above her ankle.
Queen Marie of Romania attended the dedication of the International Peace Arch with its founder Samuel Hill.
Learn more at our Peace Arch History Page!
Download a Dedication Days Press Release
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."
Peace Arch Dedication
"Sam Hill" Days 87th Anniversary
Reenactment Celebration!
Volunteers Wanted!
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 this years 87th Anniversary Celebration? We are looking for volunteer reenactors. Contact the USCPAA for further information at
(360) 332-7165 or CONTACT FORM.
Scroll down this page to see
past celebration highlights! |
Downtown Blaine September 6th, 2006
On Wednesday September 6th and Saturday September 9th 2006, we welcomed 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, the Blaine Post Office held a Peace Arch 85th Anniversary Postal Pictorial Commemoration.
On Wednesday September 6th, 2006, an Official Postal Pictorial Commemoration Ceremony with Sam Hill, the Queen of Romania and other members of the dedication party was held.
Official Postal Pictorial Commemoration Ceremony Sam Hill, the Queen of Romania and other members of the dedication party!
On Wednesday September 6th, 2006, Blaine Merchants as they celebrate Sam Hill's return to Blaine by dressing up in the style
of the 1920's.
Our 2006 best dressed business winners
were the Horizon Bank Staff.
See Peace Arch City Museum, and Dedication Day 2006
event images posted on Flickr!
~ 2005 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.
