• A section of the bowsprint and figurehead on the bow of BALCLUTHA.

    San Francisco Maritime

    National Historical Park California

Docent Crew

If Ships Could Speak: An Introduction to Interpretation at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer docent at the park? This training course will introduce participants to maritime history and the art of presenting educational programs. Learn the stories preserved by the park's collection of authentic 19th century vessels, and chart a course as a steward of this unique "floating national park." Once trained, docents will share their knowledge with park visitors through formal educational programs and informal contacts.

The training will take place at the park on Sunday, June 3, 2012, 10:00am-4:00pm There is no charge for the training, but reservations are required. To register, or for more information, please contact Terry Dorman, volunteer coordinator, at 415-561-7160 or email.

 
Docent Robin Mitchell speaking with two visitors aboard BALCLUTHA.
Docent Robin Mitchell speaking with two visitors aboard BALCLUTHA.
NPS

Did You Know?

A woman seated behind a tule reed canoe.

This is Native American consultant Linda Yamane posing with the tule reed canoe she constructed for a new exhibit in the park's visitor center. "The Waterfront" exhibit opened in 2012 and features an historic walk around San Francisco's waterfront. More...