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Historic Sites

Volunteer at work in Lands End
Volunteer

Park Stewardship San Francisco - Lands End

Lands End Parking Lot
Become a Park Steward and help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat.
Volunteer

Park Stewardship San Francisco - Lobos Creek

Lobos Creek Meeting Location
Become a Park Steward and help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat.
Presidio Officers' Club
Our Work

Presidio Officers' Club

Visitor Center
Touted as San Francisco’s most historic building, the Officers’ Club—once a social hub for U.S. Army officers and their families—has roots that go back to the earliest days of Spanish settlement, in the late 18th century. Now a multifaceted cultural destination, the Officers’ Club offers free exhibits tracing the Presidio's past and present, free live music and talks, weekend crafts for kids, and school field trips.
Former Alcatraz guard George DeVincenzi and other alumni participate in a reunion on the island in 2015.
Article

Former Alcatraz guards, others to gather for last formal reunion

A chapter of San Francisco history will come to a close on Alcatraz Island as members of the Alcatraz Alumni Association will gather for the final official reunion on the Rock. But their stories will continue to be told.
Alcatraz Gardens
Parks

Alcatraz Historic Gardens Gallery

Alcatraz’s current visitors experience an island that is alive with colorful plants gathered decades ago from around the world, and complemented by newly-introduced plants. These historic gardens not only illustrate the importance of gardens to the human spirit, but also the ecological benefits and aesthetic possibilities of sustainable gardening.
Visitors at the Nike Missile Site
Events

Nike Missile Site Veteran Open House

Sat, Jul 05 12:00pm-3:00pm
Sat, Aug 02 12:00pm-3:00pm
Sat, Sep 06 12:00pm-3:00pm
Sat, Oct 04 12:00pm-3:00pm
Sat, Nov 01 12:00pm-3:00pm
NIKE Missile Site SF-88
Veterans of the Nike program come to the site to share their stories with visitors and give guided tours of SF88 between the hours of 12pm - 3pm.
Volunteer on Alcatraz Island
Events

Alcatraz Historic Gardens

Wed, Jul 02 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Jul 09 8:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Jul 10 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Jul 16 8:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Jul 17 8:00am-12:00pm
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Thu, Aug 14 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Aug 20 8:00am-12:00pm
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Wed, Sep 10 8:00am-12:00pm
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Alcatraz Gardens
Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock.
Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz: Making San Francisco History for Generations

March 19, 2007
From its inception as a military fortress during the Civil War era, to the revolutionary 18-month occupation by the Indians of All Tribes during the 1960s, to its standing today as one of the country’s most popular National Park sites, the history of Alcatraz is fascinating to discover.
Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz: The "Worst of the Worst" Doing Hard Time on the Rock

March 19, 2007
Between 1934 and 1963, Alcatraz housed a total of 1,576 inmates; here’s a line up of a few who were considered the “worst of the worst.”
Youth Programs on Alcatraz

Alcatraz for Kids: National Park Service Junior Ranger Program Provides Educational Fun for Young Visitors

April 1, 2007
Alcatraz invites young people to navigate the Island and interact with nature, history and adventure by becoming an Alcatraz Junior Ranger.