Elderly Black man sits, speaking to a park ranger in green uniform.

Juneteenth on Alcatraz

Alcatraz Island

  • Jun 19, 2026 at 3:45 PM
  • Free

Register

The tour is free and does not require a reservation. However, you must purchase a ferry ticket to the island. For this program, we recommend taking the 3:20 PM ferry.

Join us on June 19 at 3:50 PM for a special walking tour celebrating Juneteenth. While it marks the day in 1865 when the last of the enslaved people in Texas were freed under the Emancipation Proclamation, the holiday gives us the opportunity to reflect on the meaning of freedom in the United States. 

During this walking tour, learn about the stories of Black men on Alcatraz and their efforts to secure their own freedom.

The tour is free and does not require a reservation. However, you must purchase a ferry ticket to the island. For this program, we recommend taking the 3:20 PM ferry. 

Purchase tickets at https://www.alcatrazcitycruises.com/  

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Officer's Club

Latitude and Longitude 37.827616, -122.423100

Schedule

Date:

Jun 19, 2026

Time:

3:45 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Walk
Tags: alca, goga, juneteenth, black history, african american history