History

San Francisco Maritime Museum
Event
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
Events
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!
A reenactment actor telling stories from the Civil War
Events
Fort Point Entrance
Fort Point Living History Weekend is FREE to the public.
Sunlight shines through canopy at Muir Woods
Events
Muir Woods Visitor Center
Join this evening walk at Muir Woods National Monument to commemorate of the 90th anniversary of the New Deal and the Civilian Conservation Corps, one of earliest and most popular New Deal “relief programs.”
Sunset through the Cypress trees at Lands End
Events
Lincoln Park Golf Course
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.
Visitors enjoying the Fort Mason lawn
Tours
Fort Mason Flagpole
Explore Fort Mason’s charming walkways and discover the complex history of this tiny military post.
Hiker walking near the Golden Gate Overlook
Battery East
Join historian and retired National Park Service Ranger John Martini on this exploration of the Fort Scott bluffs and batteries in the Presidio.
Hiker watching sunset on the Batteries to Bluffs trail
Battery East
Join historian and retired National Park Service Ranger John Martini on this exploration of the Fort Scott bluffs and batteries in the Presidio.
Fort Point National Historic Site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
Events
Fort Point Entrance
Join our Park Rangers in learning Fort Point's History in this 15 minute long talk. The program is accessible. The times of the program are 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Tourists enjoying Black Point Historic Gardens
Black Point Meeting Location
Discover the beauty and history of Black Point Historic Gardens at Fort Mason with Natalie Korengold, the Parks Conservancy's Program Manager for Alcatraz and Black Point Gardens. Informational tour will be followed by a volunteer activity in the gardens.