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San Francisco Maritime National Historical ParkCalifornia poppies with Balclutha in the background. Photo by Kayta Barrows
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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 "Small Craft on Hyde Street Pier," "Caulking a Seam," "Children at Sea," and a tour below decks of the Eureka ferryboat. Observe and join in on sail demonstrations aboard the Balclutha, including setting the topsail and staysail.

Other activities include:
Sea music concerts
Monthly chantey sing aboard Balclutha
Boat building and wood working classes
Living history players
Research workshops and lectures
Programs designed especially for kids

Click here for a schedule of park events.

Words that say Go Sailing on Alma.
Afternoon Sailing Adventures on San Francisco Bay
Go sailing with a National Park Ranger (Please note the 10/11 sail is cancelled.)
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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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 Ranger Peter Kasin leads the chantry sing.
Monthly Chantey Sing
free sing-along on a historic ship
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The Queen Mary 2, the largest ocean liner in the world, passing by the park with many smaller boats surrounding her.  

Did You Know?
The Queen Mary 2, the largest ocean liner in the world (1,131 feet long), pulled into San Francisco Bay on February 4, 2007. Here she is passing by the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Last Updated: August 19, 2008 at 12:10 EST