Discovery

The Pago Harbor Walking Tour

10 cool places to learn about American Samoa’s Free
history, culture, environment and art.

1 Blunt’s Point: World War Two gun battery defended the Pago 6 Jean Haydon Museum: Fine replica examples of Polynesian
Harbor entrance. The gun was fired only for practice. Explore the voyaging craft are on display. Diorama exhibits of traditional crafts
area and find the upper gun, footings and steps where gun crews were and arts spell out 4,000 years of Pacific culture. Local artist displays
stationed. Hint: behind the water tank is a hidden ammo magazine. reflect modern interpretations of cultural and historical themes.

2 Shimasaki Building: The Shimasakis were one of only a few 7 Fagatogo: The open community space (malae) is both traditional
Japanese Americans residing in American Samoa during World War and historic. The arched facade of the Department of Public Safety
Two. On January 11, 1942 a surfaced Japanese submarine shelled once housed the Fita Fita Guard, or Samoan Marines. Opposite is the
Tutuila. The original Shimasaki store was hit. Legislative body of government, (Fono) traditional in design.

3 Samoan House: The traditional Samoan house is communal and 8 The High Court: This historic building seats the judiciary system
open. Grab a cold drink, sit down, relax and enjoy a cultural moment. of American Samoa introduced during the Naval era in 1900. In 1954
You will looking across the outer harbor at Rainmaker Mountain, the Department of the Interior assumed responsibility for Territorial
American Samoa’s most iconic image. governance. In 1976 the first American Samoa Governor was appointed.

4 Wyland Mural: Marine Life Artist, Wyland, has created 100 9 Sadie Thompson Inn: In 1916 British author, Somerset Maughan,
“Whaling Walls”. His first, in 198,1is in Laguna Beach, Ca. Others visted Tutuila en route to Tahiti. His short story, Rain, written inside the
stretch from Japan to Australia to New York City, China and England. original inn (pictured), defined the cusp of Victorian values and the
Wyland painted American Samoa’s in April, 2008. emerging cabaret society of Roaring 20’s heroine, Sadie Thompson.

5 The Tramway: Behind the mural the road leads up to the tramway 10 Marine and Wildlife Resources: From Sadie’s cross to the
lookout. Have your camera ready for an aerial view of Pago Harbor. harbor quay and walk along the Pacific’s largest and deepest harbor.
The trail behind the old tramway leads through the village down to Watch the frigate birds glide above. At the DMWR you’ll find free
the Jean Haydon Museum. Its an opportunity to explore and meet. educational information about American Samoa’s reefs and rainforest.

alue Package Concierge

Grab a free map from the
Different travel budgets means Visitor’s Bureau and . . . . take the
allocating your financial resources
bus. The self guided tour directs your
for the activities you prioritize as a
traveler. Literary buffs will choose attention to scenic and historic points of
a lunch, dinner or room at historic interest. Bus drivers are friendly and
Sadie Thompson Inn,
where, it is rumored, patient. Note: You can hop on and off but
Sadie still holds court. each stop will cost you another
Frugal travelers may dollar. So what. You won’t spend
opt for cheaper digs more than ten bucks. By the end
and save their closely
held cash for cheap of the day you’ll have seen it all.
eats, beer and bus fares.
Holiday Programs: Fagatogo Malae comes
Sailors will find great shopping

Coming Up
alive with traditional and modern renditions
bargains for maintenance gear or a
of Christmas and holiday themed song. Look
food splurge, like feta cheese,
for ASG and Arts Council performances. Note:
kalamata olives and fresh celantro.
Drop the TV and watch the events live!