Residents created their own fun in and around Prince George. They took part in a broad array of spare-time activities and supported more than 200 clubs and other organizations. Residents of Prince George developed a way of life that was unique to their booming city—constructing a giant wooden symbol for the city, crowning their own queen, and coming up with new reasons to celebrate.

Aurora, Queen of the Evergreens  -  No other pageant received the attention, contestants, or media coverage of the well-loved Queen Aurora contest. Community Groups (1947 - 1955)  -  A look at Prince George's volunteer-run organizations, from 1947 - 1955. Community Groups (1956 - 1965)  -  A look at Prince George's volunteer-run organizations, from 1956 - 1965. Community Groups (1966 - 1972)  -  A look at Prince George's volunteer-run organizations, from 1966 - 1972. Entertainment (1947 - 1955)  -  One of the things that gave life in Prince George a special flavor was a unique approach to entertainment. Images from 1947 - 1955. Entertainment (1956 - 1965)  -  One of the things that gave life in Prince George a special flavor was a unique approach to entertainment. Images from 1956 - 1965. Entertainment (1966 - 1972)  -  One of the things that gave life in Prince George a special flavor was a unique approach to entertainment. Images from 1966 - 1972. Special Events (1947 - 1955)  -  Events that leave a lasting impression on the people involved, from 1947 - 1955. Special Events (1956 - 1965)  -  Events that leave a lasting impression on the people involved, from 1956 - 1965.		Special Events (1966 - 1972)  -  Events that leave a lasting impression on the people involved, from 1966 - 1972. Sports (1947-1955)  -  A look at some local sporting activities, from 1947 - 1955. Sports (1956 - 1965)  -  A look at some local sporting activities, from 1956 - 1965. Sports (1966 - 1972)  -  A look at some local sporting activities, from 1966 - 1972. The city's unique mascot, Mr. P.G.  -  Prince George’s official mascot and a local landmark since around 1960. The Prince George Lifestyle (1947 - 1955)  -  A look at the things people did on their own time—from snow shoveling to family picnics. Images from 1947 - 1955. The Prince George Lifestyle (1956 - 1965)  -  A look at the things people did on their own time—from snow shoveling to family picnics. Images from 1956 - 1965. The Prince George Lifestyle (1966 - 1972)  -  A look at the things people did on their own time—from snow shoveling to family picnics. Images from 1966 - 1972.