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Posted: August 10, 2011
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Life Aboard USS Cairo
Posted: August 04, 2011
Rare Chart Exhibit
Posted: August 04, 2011
If San Francisco is your port of call, chart a course to Mapping The Pacific Coast, an exhibition of 45 magnificent and rare maps, books and illustrations from 1544 to 1802. It's free, includes an audio tour, and is presented in SF Maritime National Historical Park's Maritime Museum. Historic Preservation Learning Portal
Posted: June 09, 2011 | posted by: Lynn Cullivan!
The Historic Preservation Learning Portal, a partnership initiative of the National Park Service and other federal agencies, offers quick and easy access to cultural resources information. Rather than keywords, the Portal is powered by a concept-matching program, so you can search on a question or a short phrase. Give it a spin! Friendship's 2011 Sailing Schedule
Posted: May 27, 2011 | posted by: Lynn Cullivan!
Salem Maritime National Historic Site's Salem East Indiaman replica will be visiting the Charlestown Navy Yard, New York City and Gloucester, Massachusetts this sailing season. Check her schedule for dates and times. Maritime Publications
Posted: May 06, 2011 | posted by: Lynn Cullivan!
New maritime publication added to the NPS History E-Library: "Cultural Landscape Report for the Sandy Hook Coastal Defense Batteries." Enjoy! Snorkel the Maritime Heritage Trail
Posted: May 05, 2011 | posted by: Lynn Cullivan!
Saturday, May 7 marks the maiden voyage of Biscayne National Park's new aquatic Maritime Heritage Trail. This ranger-led adventure lets novice and experienced snorkelers alike dive right into America's fascinating maritime heritage! For more info, visit the park online, or call the visitor center at 305-230-7275. Powell Award for "Cargo is King"
Posted: May 04, 2011
Earlier this year, Exhibit Curator Richard Everett accepted the Society for History in the Federal Government's 2011 John Wesley Powell Prize for "Cargo is King" a multimedia exhibit aboard SF Maritime NHP's 1886 square-rigger Balclutha. The Prize recognizes excellence in the fields of historic Agustin Shipwreck
Posted: May 03, 2011 | posted by: Lynn Cullivan!
The Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center, one of 20 Research Learning Centers that encourage the sharing of scientific information about the parks, has posted a new podcast/slideshow about the wreck of the 16th century Spanish trade ship San Agustin, and the event's impacts on the culture of local indigenous peoples. Boston Built Ships
Posted: March 23, 2011
Did You Know: Year of the Rabbit!
Posted: February 17, 2011 | posted by: Lynn Cullivan!
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates the Year of the Rabbit on February 19 with cultural activities, kid's crafts, history, folk music and a chance to see the park's replica Chinese sailing junk Grace Quan decorated for the New Year. The characters on her sail express a wish for "smooth sailing" — a year that will be smooth and free of obstacles, where one's efforts, and one's good fortune, are unimpeded. Join us if you can! |
The brick building that houses the Visitor Center was built in 1908. It was originally constructed as a warehouse for the California Fruit Canners Association. The building was was given Landmark Status in 1975.
