History

Wander through present-day Lincoln Park and listen to historian and retired park ranger John Martini recount the history of the former San Francisco City Cemetery.

Join National Park Service Rangers, and Volunteers as we demonstrate what life was like for all who served here during the American Civil War.

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.

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.

Kick off summer with a hike on the Morning Sun Trail to enjoy views, late flowers and park history.

Kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the Presidio!

Explore the Black Point Historic Gardens and its new blooms with Natalie Korengold. Learn about the history and do a nature bio blitz walk!

Dive into the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and other accounts of Black history with retired NPS ranger Rik Penn.

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. 

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!