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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:
Monthly chantey sing aboard Balclutha
Sea music concerts on the ships
Living history players
Lectures in the library
Programs designed especially for kids
Programs about lighthouses and lifesaving in the Visitor Center
Films in the Visitor Center
Guided tour of the recently-refurbished Aquatic Park Bathhouse
Scow schooner Alma sailing program 

Click here for a schedule of park events.

For more information, call the Visitor Center, 415-447-5000.

 
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 Grace Quan during sea trials in 2004.  

Did You Know?
The Grace Quan is a replica of the type of fishing vessel used throughout the Bay Area by Chinese shrimp fishing companies between 1860 and 1910. She was built by San Francisco Maritime and California State park staff and volunteers in 2003.
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Last Updated: February 26, 2009 at 13:22 EST