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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Volunteers learning the art of going aloft on the sailing ship Balclutha.
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Things To Do
 

Enjoy hands-on exhibits, information panels throughout the park and ships, videos, and tours.

Participate in park ranger-led interpretive programs such as "Houseboating on the Bay," "Bird Watching for Children and Beginners," "Historic Waterfront Walking Tour," and a tour below decks of the Eureka ferryboat. Observe and join in on sail demonstrations aboard the Balclutha, including setting the staysail.

Other activities include:

Monthly sea chantey sing-a-long aboard one of the historic ships

 Sea music concerts on the historic ships during the fall

Go sailing on scow schooner Alma

Living history players

Lectures in the library

Programs designed especially for kids

Programs about lighthouses and lifesaving conducted in the Visitor Center

Films in the Visitor Center

Small craft collection tour

Guided historic waterfront walking tour

For more information, call the Visitor Center, 415-447-5000.

 
Driftwood art on the beach at Aquatic Park lagoon.

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Around the Park
A woman takes a sight using a sextant.
Schedule Of Upcoming Park Events
Link to a schedule of park events
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The park's quarterly newspaper, the Maritime News.
The Maritime News
Includes listings of park programs and events.
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Picture of a blue cell phone with white buttons.
Listen to the Maritime Voices audio tours
use your phone as a portal to maritime history
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Did You Know?
Did you know the Park has journals that date back to the California Gold Rush? We recently added an account of a 220 day voyage from New York to San Francisco. The 1849 journal describes daily routines, a hurricane, and passing ships. Morrison (built 1832; ship) journal (HDC 1595, SAFR 22220).
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Last Updated: November 29, 2011 at 09:46 MST