Smore logo
remove_red_eye 4.8K
page background

Living History Day!

Fort Point National Historic Site

Living HistoryDay!Fort Point National Historic Site
Event Information

Living History Day

When?

Saturday, Aug 19, 2017, 10:00 AM

Where?

Fort Point, 999 Marine Drive, San Francisco, CA, United States

location_on Open maps
zoom_out_map

Join us for Living History Day at Fort Point!

Fort Point is called to action once again! Experience first-hand the momentous era of the American Civil War from live re-enactors, through infantry and artillery demonstrations, medicine in the 1800's, music, Victorian dance, and exhibits displaying the lives of men, women, and children of days past. FREE Admission.


Fort Point stands watch under the southern anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge. Parking at Fort Point NHS is extremely limited, visitors are advised to take public transportation to the event. Fort Point is a short (15 minute) walk from the Muni 28 bus stop at the Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza.


For more information, please call the Fort Point Rangers (415) 556-1693 or visit www.nps.gov/fopo

zoom_out_map

Schedule of Activities

(Subject to change)


  • Flag raising ceremony at 10 AM.
  • Infantry drills occur every hour on the hour.
  • Artillery discussions occur every hour on the half hour.
  • Concurrent demonstrations throughout the day - 1800's medicine, musician, and civilian.
  • Flag lowering ceremony at 4:30 PM.
zoom_out_map

Flag Ceremonies

Take part in a dramatic flag raising and lowering ceremony during Fort Point's Living History Day!
zoom_out_map

Hands-On Tours

Learn some of the myths and stories of individuals who protected the Golden Gate from one of the most inhospitable places in San Francisco.
zoom_out_map

Explore Fort Point

Come join us and interact with men, women, and children at Fort Point's Living History Day!
zoom_out_map

Fort Point National Historic Site

From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point defended the San Francisco Bay following California's Gold Rush through World War II. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of 3rd system brick masonry and interacts gracefully with the Golden Gate Bridge.

Email: goga_fopo_socialmedia@nps.gov
Website: www.nps.gov/fopo
Location: 999 Marine Drive, San Francisco, CA, United States
Phone: 415-556-1693
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortPoint
Twitter: @fortpointnps

Loading indicator

close

Created with

Communicate quickly and effectively with interactive newsletters.

Smore empowers educators to connect with their community, streamline school communications,
and increase engagement.

Create a newsletter