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History

The 9th Cavalry at Crissy Field
Membership Event: The Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers
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Dive into the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and other accounts of Black history with retired NPS ranger Rik Penn.

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San Francisco Maritime Museum
Membership Event: Maritime Museum at Aquatic Park Tour
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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. 

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Fort Funston cliffs on a misty day
Membership Event: The History of Fort Funston - A Walking Tour (Dog-Friendly!)
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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!

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A reenactment actor telling stories from the Civil War
Fort Point Living History Weekend
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Fort Point Living History Weekend is FREE to the public. 

Sunlight shines through canopy at Muir Woods
A Walk in the Redwoods: The Civilian Conservation Corps at Muir Woods
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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
Membership Event: The Lost Cemetery of Lincoln Park
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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.

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Visitors enjoying the Fort Mason lawn
Membership Event: Fort Mason Historical Tour
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Explore Fort Mason’s charming walkways and discover the complex history of this tiny military post.

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Hiker walking near the Golden Gate Overlook
Membership Event: Fort Scott Bluffs and Batteries
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Join historian and retired National Park Service Ranger John Martini on this exploration of the Fort Scott bluffs and batteries in the Presidio.

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View from the Golden Gate Overlook
Membership Event: Fort Scott Bluffs and Batteries
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Join historian and retired National Park Service Ranger John Martini on this exploration of the Fort Scott bluffs and batteries in the Presidio.

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Fort Point National Historic Site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
Fort Point History Talk

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 11:30am and 1:30pm