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Date: December 5, 2007
Contact: Gail Bishop, 850-934-2618
Contact: Steamer Lawhead, 850-934-2629

To commemorate its 37th anniversary, Gulf Islands National Seashore will present a Candlelight Tour of Fort Barrancas on Saturday, January 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Superintendent Jerry Eubanks announced today. The tour highlights Pensacola in the Civil War. Because of the narrow passages and confined space in the fort, interpretive stations will be set up. Small groups up to 20 people will depart the visitor center every 15 minutes. Each station is about 10 minutes with 5 minutes for groups to move between stations. The free tour should take about an hour. Visitors should arrive about 15 minutes before there assigned tour time. Call (850) 455-5167 for reservations. Parking is limited so car-pooling is recommended. Visitors should enter the Naval Air Station through the back gate on Blue Angel Parkway. The fort will be well lit with candles; however, some individuals may also want to bring a flashlight. The entrance to the fort includes a steep 90-yard walkway and visitors must use narrow staircases to access different fort levels. Superintendent Eubanks encourages everyone to enjoy the National Seashore and join us for our ranger-led programs. For a complete program schedule and more information, call 934-2600 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/guis.