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The San Juan Island Pig War

The San Juan Island Pig War

Update: 2023-02-09
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The killing of a British pig on an island off the coast of Northwestern Washington almost started a war between two of the world’s greatest military powers. 100 years later, a local artist commemorated the Pig War with a one-woman show, a troupe of mannequins, and a taxidermied pig. 

Learn more about Steve Lyons’ play: https://www.lyonswrites.com/plays.html#

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The San Juan Island Pig War

The San Juan Island Pig War

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