Last updated: March 2, 2021
Place
Remembering the Occupation
From here you can see political messaging on the water tower.The original messaging, painted by the Indians of All Tribes, had faded and peeled over the years.
In 2012, the National Park Service collaborated with original occupiers and their descendants in repainting the messaging. Because the Alcatraz Occupation was a pivotal moment in American Indians’ quest to defend their lands, cultures, and identities, the National Park Service (NPS) continues to collaborate with Indians of All Tribes to commemorate that event.
In 2019, the NPS hosted “Red Power on Alcatraz: Perspectives 50 Years Later,” three days of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the occupation, including opening exhibits with photos and artifacts from the occupation, repainting of political messaging at the dock, and presentations by occupiers and others continuing the fight for American Indian rights and equality.
Why do you think we should remember the Occupation?
Turn around and continue heading up the hill to Stop 4 in front of the cellhouse.
In 2012, the National Park Service collaborated with original occupiers and their descendants in repainting the messaging. Because the Alcatraz Occupation was a pivotal moment in American Indians’ quest to defend their lands, cultures, and identities, the National Park Service (NPS) continues to collaborate with Indians of All Tribes to commemorate that event.
In 2019, the NPS hosted “Red Power on Alcatraz: Perspectives 50 Years Later,” three days of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the occupation, including opening exhibits with photos and artifacts from the occupation, repainting of political messaging at the dock, and presentations by occupiers and others continuing the fight for American Indian rights and equality.
Why do you think we should remember the Occupation?
Turn around and continue heading up the hill to Stop 4 in front of the cellhouse.