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Civil War Living History Day

Fort Point National Historic Site

Civil War LivingHistory DayFort Point National Historic Site
Event Information

Civil War Living History Day

Come experience history first hand! Demonstrations include musicians, infantry and artillery drill, medicine in the 1800s, and the daily life of soldiers and civilians of the era.

When?

Saturday, Jan 24, 2015, 10:00 AM

Where?

Fort Point National Historic Site, San Francisco, CA

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Join Us for Civil War Living History Day at Fort Point National Historic Site

Come experience history first hand! Demonstrations include musicians, infantry and artillery drill, medicine in the 1800s, and the daily life of soldiers and civilians of the era.


Fort Point is a National Historic site located in the Presidio under the southern anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge. Additional parking is available at the Crissy Field lot near the Warming Hut and on the hill overlooking the Fort. FREE admission.


For more information, contact the Fort Point Rangers at (415) 556-1693 or www.20thmaine.net


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Schedule of Activities

(Subject to Change)

  • Infantry drills occur almost every hour on the hour.
  • Artillery discussions occur every hour on the half hour.
  • Concurrent demonstrations throughout the day—medical demos, musician (fife / drum and brass band), and civilians (camp laundress, sewing, etc).




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Flag Raising & Lowering Ceremonies

Learn about the proper ways to lower the American Flag from Civil War Reenactors at Fort Point.


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Hands On Tours

Learn some of the myths and stories from individuals who lived in one of the most in hospitable places in San Francisco.


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Explore the Fort During Living History Day

Come join us and interact with men, women, and children from the Civil War Days at Fort Point in August.


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Fort Point National Historic Site

From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point protected San Francisco harbor from Confederate and foreign attack during and after the U.S. Civil War. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of the master brick mason from the Civil War period.

Email: goga_fopo_socialmedia@nps.gov
Website: www.nps.gov/fopo
Location: Fort Point National Historic Site, San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 556-1693
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortPoint
Twitter: @fortpointnps

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