History

Stairway down to Sutro Baths
Sat, Sep 14 10:00am-12:00pm
Cliff House
Join historian John Martini on a two-hour walk and learn the history of San Francisco’s famous Cliff House and the ruins of Sutro Baths.
People gathered at Fort Point National Historic Site on Living History Day, dressed in civil war era union uniforms for reenactment.
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Fort Point
Join National Park Service Rangers, and Volunteers as we demonstrate what life was like for all who served here during the American Civil War.
'The Big Lockup' exhibit at Alcatraz Island
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Alcatraz Cellhouse - Dining Hall
Women and Incarceration Day is a new program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the unique experiences women face while spending time inside of jails and prisons.
Point Bonita Lighthouse at Marin Headlands
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Fri, Aug 23 1:30pm-2:30pm
Fri, Sep 06 1:30pm-2:30pm
Fri, Sep 13 1:30pm-2:30pm
Fri, Sep 20 1:30pm-2:30pm
Lighthouse Trailhead
Come to the Marin Headlands and join Interpretive Park Ranger, Forrest Tierce, for a walk down to the scenic and beautiful Point Bonita Lighthouse for an inspiring discussion about what we can do to preserve this fantastic landscape.
Ranger Mia Monroe in Muir Woods.
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Muir Woods Visitor Center
Kick off summer with a hike on the Morning Sun Trail to enjoy views, late flowers and park history.
Staff hand out mini rainbow flags to park visitors.
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Presidio Tunnel Tops
Kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the Presidio!
Purple Flowers at Black Point Historic Gardens
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Black Point Meeting Location
Explore the Black Point Historic Gardens and its new blooms with Natalie Korengold. Learn about the history and do a nature bio blitz walk!
The 9th Cavalry at Crissy Field
Presidio Visitor Center
Dive into the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and other accounts of Black history with retired NPS ranger Rik Penn.
San Francisco Maritime Museum
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Just a stone’s toss from Fort Mason, join us for a special tour of the interactive exhibits of the Maritime Museum at the San Francisco National Historical Park.
Fort Funston cliffs on a misty day
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Fort Funston Trailhead
Join park historian John Martini on an exploration of Fort Funston and the remains of many of these fortifications lie buried beneath the city’s last large expanse of natural dunes. Dogs welcome!