The Channel Islands

By Katy McDougal
  • 1542

    John Rodriguez Cabrillo discovers the Islands.

    John Rodriguez Cabrillo discovers the Islands.

  • George Vancouver names the Islands.

    George Vancouver names the Islands.

  • All Chumash People leave the islands.

    All Chumash People leave the islands.

  • Convicts are left on the South Islands with Provisions.

    Convicts are left on the South Islands with Provisions.
    This area latter becomes Prisoners Harbor.

  • 6,000 sheep are found on the Channel Islands.

  • Sea Otters are Protected by the Law.

    Sea Otters are Protected by the Law.

  • A Light Tower is built in the Channel Islands.

    A Light Tower is built in the Channel Islands.

  • At Last a National Park

    At Last a National Park

  • Island Foxes start to Decline in Population.

    Island Foxes start to Decline in Population.

  • Island Foxes are Released Back into the Wild.