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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Stretch, an orange-colored cat, asleep in the sun.
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
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Children aboard the square rigged ship Balclutha.
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A park ranger with a school group on board the square rigged ship Balclutha.
 

Dear Educator:

Thank you for your interest in the educational programs at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. We offer programs for students of all ages, led by National Park Service rangers, and by teachers for their own groups. In addition, the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association offers fee-based educational programs in the park.

Park Ranger led programs are free and are conducted in the mornings. All educational groups visiting the park must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance.

To schedule a program and make a reservation, please call, 415-292-6664 or send an email.

For general information about education programs, you may also call the park Visitor Center between 9:30am and 4:45pm, seven days a week, at 415-447-5000. Click here for the Field Trip Guide.

Drawing of a sailor aloft in the rigging of a sailing ship.
Field Trip Guide
Information to make your visit educational and fun!
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Line drawing of a lighthouse by Inge Wessels.
Activities for the Class
Handouts for the pier and visitor center
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The Grace Quan during sea trials in 2004.

Did You Know?
The GRACE QUAN is a replica of the type of fishing vessel used throughout the Bay Area by Chinese shrimp fishing companies between 1860 and 1910. She was built by San Francisco Maritime and California State park staff and volunteers in 2003.
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Last Updated: July 05, 2011 at 17:28 MST