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History

Image of the Presidio Main Post Parade Ground with the Bay in the distance
Main Post Past and Present
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Join a Presidio Docent for an interpretive walk around the Main Post to learn the past and present uses of the buildings.

View overlooking Fort Baker and the Golden Gate
Fort Baker History Walk
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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.

AZ Gardens, Drought Tolerant Gardens Tour
Alcatraz Historic Garden Tour
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Join Shelagh Fritz, project manager, to learn about the preservation process and history of the beautiful Alcatraz Gardens!

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AZ Gardens, Drought Tolerant Gardens Tour
Alcatraz Historic Garden Tour
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Join Shelagh Fritz, project manager, to learn about the preservation process and history of the beautiful Alcatraz Gardens!

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View overlooking Fort Baker and the Golden Gate
Fort Baker History Walk
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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.

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GENIUS LOCI at Fort Point
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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.

Image of the Presidio Main Post Parade Ground with the Bay in the distance
For Members: Presidio Main Post Tour
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Join us for a walking tour of the Presidio Main Post with historian and retired National Park Service Ranger John Martini.

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Image of a coastal battery with the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance
For Members: Fort Scott Bluffs and Batteries
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Join historian and retired National Park Service Ranger John Martini on this exploration of the Presidio's Fort Scott bluffs.

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Rosie the Riveter National Monument
For Members: A Visit With Rosie the Riveter
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Come explore our sister national park in Richmond, California: The Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park!

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Image of the interior of Fort Point with the lighthouse
For Members: Fort Point History Walk
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Join historian and retired Park Ranger John Martini for a special tour of Fort Point.

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