2019 Fort Point Living History Day
The Fort comes alive at Fort Point Living History Day on January 26, 2019 at Fort Point in San Francisco, California as re-enactors show what life was like there during the 1860s. Tours of the fort, infantry and artillery demonstrations, exhibits, music of the period, military parades, and a speech by the Mayor of San Francisco (in 1861) are all part of the day’s activities. The raising of the garrison flag ceremony takes place soon after the fort opens. Admission is free. Talks and demonstrations will be held throughout the day; reenactors are happy to answer questions about history and various aspects of life during the Civil War.
Fort Point Living History Day
This Saturday, the walls of Fort Point will again echo with the sounds of fifes and drums and tramp of boots as this San Francisco landmark celebrates Fort Point Living History Day. Come watch and interact with dozens of reenactors from the American Civil War Association portraying Union soldiers and civilians from the time of the War Between the States at the only Civil War-era brick fort west of the Mississippi.
This is a great family-friendly event that is both fun and educational. It’s exciting to march into the fort behind the fife-and-drum band, and entering the courtyard to see only reenactors in period dress. If you’re at all interested in the Civil War or California’s history, it’s an event you have to attend.
Schedule of Activities (subject to change):
- Admission Free
- Hours: Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Flag raising ceremony at 10:00 a.m.
- Infantry drills occur every hour on the hour
- Artillery discussions occur every hour on the half hour
- Concurrent demonstrations throughout the day – 1800’s medicine, musician, and civilian
- Flag lowering ceremony at 4:30 p.m.
Location
Fort Point
999 Marine Drive at Long Avenue)
San Francisco, CA 94129
Fort Union, is located at the south anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge at the end of Marine Drive on the Presidio of San Francisco.
Getting to Fort Point: Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and pass through the toll plaza in the far right lane. Take the exit immediately after the toll plaza and head up Merchant Road. Turn left at the stop sign onto Lincoln Avenue and follow it down the hill to Marine Drive.
Parking: Available along the road and in a small lot at the fort. You can also park near the Warming Hut at Crissy Field and walk over to Fort Point. It can be really cold in this old brick fort, even if it’s sunny out, so dress in layered clothing. Restroom facilities and drinking water can be found outside the fort.
About Fort Point
From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point defended the San Francisco Bay following California’s Gold Rush through World War II. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of 3rd system brick masonry and interacts gracefully with the Golden Gate Bridge. Fort Point National Historic Site is open Friday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. The fort is located in San Francisco at 999 Marine Drive (at Long Avenue) right under the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge. Admission is free.
For More Information: Call (415) 556-1696.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Fort Point Civil War Days in January at Fort Point in San Francisco, California.
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