JOHN HAY HISTORICAL CORE

A tourist spot within a tourist spot.. that's what John Hay Historical Core is. This new tourist attraction in Camp John Hay is now beginning to earn its own mark as a must visit in Baguio. It is  located very near  from the Tree Top Adventure . 

For a minimal entrance fee of P60.00 tourists can freely  wander around and see the following historical landmarks:

1. The Bell House and Museum - the house named after US Army General Franklin Bell. The museum is host to 8000 books, magazines and tapes thus with was also called as the "The Library and Tape Center" 

2. The Bell Amphitheater -  the beautiful  terraced garden can serve as multi-function events area. During my visit a wedding ceremony and reception has just concluded. 

  3. History Trail and Secret Garden - its more of leisurely walk than hiking through the gardens at the back of the Bell House. Along the  trail are small billboards that tells the  story of  historic monuments in the Camp. Then it finally  leads to the gazebo.  

Note: The caretaker recounted to us that it was  only the General who have access to this gazebo, thus the name Secret Garden.

4. Cemetery of Negativism - this is not really a cemetery but a symbolic burial place for negativism. It was designed by Base Commander Major John Hightower.

5. Totem Pole - The   busts of  important leaders  comprises this wood carving masterpiece by Ernesto Dul-ang. 

6. Panagbenga Monument -  the sunflower monument represents the annual flower festival the city holds every month of February.