History

The Main Post encompasses more history than another other site within Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Learn about Spanish colonial settlers, 1906 refugees, U.S. Army history from 1846 to 1995, and a dizzying variety of military architecture.

Find out about Adolph Sutro’s plans for a vast "Pleasure Ground" at the rocky edge of San Francisco on this easy stroll through Sutro Heights Park.

Join a Presidio Docent for an interpretive walk around the Main Post to learn the past and present uses of the buildings.

Join a Presidio Docent for an interpretive walk around the Main Post to learn the past and present uses of the buildings.

Join a Presidio Docent for an interpretive walk around the Main Post to learn the past and present uses of the buildings.

Join a park ranger to learn about the history of Fort Baker! We will discuss the history of the San Francisco Bay, Fort Baker's role in the defenses of the Bay Area, and perhaps a few secrets of the fort as well.

Join Shelagh Fritz, project manager, to learn about the preservation process and history of the beautiful Alcatraz Gardens!

Join Shelagh Fritz, project manager, to learn about the preservation process and history of the beautiful Alcatraz Gardens!

Join a park ranger to learn about the history of Fort Baker! We will discuss the history of the San Francisco Bay, Fort Baker's role in the defenses of the Bay Area, and perhaps a few secrets of the fort as well.

On Saturday, February 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Italian artists duo TTOZOI are bringing GENIUS LOCI to Fort Point. Stop by for this free event and see the artmaking process, meet the artists, and learn about Fort Point's history.