• 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, May 5, 2013, 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 or Erin Nhaminerva, volunteer coordinators, at 415-561-7160 or email.

 
Docent Robin Mitchell speaking with two visitors aboard BALCLUTHA.
Docent Robin Mitchell speaking with two visitors aboard BALCLUTHA.
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Did You Know?

The scow schooner ALMA, with white sails raised, sailing on SF Bay.

ALMA was built in 1891 in little boatyard on the southernmost bay front of San Francisco, just north of Hunters Point Navy Yard. She mostly worked in the South Bay carrying salt from the southern salt ponds. She has been rebuilt several times and now sails on the Bay often, carrying passengers. More...