The life and landscape of Guam in the early 1800s
The life and landscape of Guam in the early 1800s In November 1817, the Russian Navy brig, Rurik, under the command of Otto August von… Read More »The life and landscape of Guam in the early 1800s
Sketches
American William Haswell
Haswell published an account of his journey and included this drawing of Hagåtña as seen from his ship. In 1802, American William Haswell visited Guam… Read More »American William Haswell
A drawing from the 1819 Freycinet expedition to the Marianas
A drawing from the 1819 Freycinet expedition to the Marianas showing various items used by the CHamoru people at the time. A drawing from the… Read More »A drawing from the 1819 Freycinet expedition to the Marianas
A sketch of cave drawings that can be found in the village of Talofo’fo’.
A sketch of cave drawings that can be found in the village of Talofo’fo’. This image was published in the April 1936 edition of the… Read More »A sketch of cave drawings that can be found in the village of Talofo’fo’.
In August of 1742 British Privateer George Anson entered the Mariana Islands
In August of 1742, British Privateer George Anson entered the Mariana Islands, and landed on the island of Tinian. In August of 1742, British Privateer… Read More »In August of 1742 British Privateer George Anson entered the Mariana Islands
A map of Guam’s capital, Hagåtña from the year 1915.
A map of Guam’s capital, Hagåtña from the year 1915. Prior to World War II, the majority of Chamorus lived in Hagåtña. but maintained lancho… Read More »A map of Guam’s capital, Hagåtña from the year 1915.
Chamoru Woman Palaoan Malaspina Expedition
During last month’s episode of “Faisen I Guam Museum” or “Ask the Guam Museum” one of our followers on social media asked what were the… Read More »Chamoru Woman Palaoan Malaspina Expedition