Cultural Preservation

Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Events

(CANCELED) Black Point Historic Gardens

Black Point Meeting Location
Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.
NPS arrowhead commemorating Alcatraz Occupation
Stories

50th Anniversary of Alcatraz Occupation Gallery

In November 2019, hundreds of people from around the country came to Alcatraz to celebrate a momentous event in the Native American rights movement: The 50th anniversary of the 19-month Occupation of Alcatraz from 1969 to 1971. Here are photos of the series of events that took place on the...
Tipi on Alcatraz with Golden Gate Bridge in background
Park E-Ventures Article

In their own words: History comes alive at Alcatraz Occupation Anniversary

Volunteers at Nike Missile Site.
Events

Winter Warm-Up Series: Fort Cronkhite

Sat, Mar 14 9:30am-12:30pm
Coastal Trail Trailhead at Fort Cronkhite
Help preserve historic structures and protect native habitat throughout Marin.
Volunteers at Nike Missile Site.
Events

Winter Warm-Up Series: Fort Barry

Sat, Feb 22 9:30am-12:30pm
Battery Alexander Trailhead
Help preserve historic structures and protect native habitat throughout Marin.
Volunteers at Nike Missile Site.
Events

Winter Warm-Up Series: Fort Baker

Bay Area Discovery Museum
Help preserve historic structures and protect native habitat throughout Marin.
Cloud hovers over the Golden Gate Bridge
Article

Watch: Golden Gate National Parks featured on special episode of 'OpenRoad'

Watch this televised special to learn about the parks’ strong foundations and bright future welcoming all who want to bask in their beauty. Or watch just to enjoy some of that beauty from afar!
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Events

Black Point Historic Gardens

Tue, Jan 28 9:00am-12:00pm
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Black Point Meeting Location
Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.
Eloy Martinez, third from right, at an event on Alcatraz.
Gateways Article

Q&A: The 1969 Indian Occupation of Alcatraz, through the eyes of an occupier

On Nov. 20, 1969, a group of Native Americans set up camp on Alcatraz Island in nonviolent protest, claiming it as Indian Land under the Treaty of Fort Laramie (1868). Eloy Martinez was one of them.
Alcatraz Island
Article

Best moments from the Alcatraz Canoe Journey 2019

At daybreak on Indigenous People’s Day 2019, in commemoration of 50th anniversary of the 1969 Occupation of Alcatraz, the Bay Area indigenous community hosted the first-ever canoe trip around the island. Starting from the Aquatic Park Historic District, the flotilla of canoes were powered by communities and families from across...