Fort Point Living History Weekend

Fort Point served as the "key to the entire Pacific Coast", and the "Guardian of the Golden Gate" during one of our Nations most trying times. Twice a year, we don our union blue, march through the sally port and hoist the colors to the sound of Fife and Drums. Join National Park Service Rangers, and Volunteers as we demonstrate what life was like for all who served here during the American Civil War.

Fort Point Living History Weekend is FREE to the public and will take place February 3/4, and August 3/4 2024 this year. No reservations are required. As a visitor you will have an opportunity to engage with our reanactors, and experience the sights and sounds of an active U.S. Army fort during the 1860's. There will be period demonstrations, music and activities for all ages to enjoy.

Free parking is available just outside the fort, and along Marine drive. Additional parking, for a fee, is available at the Crissy Field (Near the Warming Hut) and Battery East Parking Lots.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

If you plan to join one of our events as a costumed re-enactor, please check-in with the National Park Service Ranger at the entrance to Fort Point. You are welcome and encouraged to do so, to help bring the fort to life. However, walk-ins are not permitted to carry weapons on site.

Participation in any public programs/demonstrations is by invitation only, and must be approved by Fort Point volunteer program management. Currently, the 20th Maine Company G of the ACWA, Friends of Civil War Alcatraz, and Fort Point Guard are the only approved re-enactment groups.

Schedule for Saturday February 3, 2024

TIME EVENT LOCATION
10:00 Fort opens to the public
10:10 Flag Raising Ceremony Parade Ground
10:30 Fort Tour Outside Sallyport
11:00 Infantry Drill Parade Ground
11:30 Fort Talk: Joseph Stewart 2nd level program area
11:30 The Wandering Bow String Band Theatre
12:00 Cannon Drill Parade Ground
12:30 Fort Talk: California and the Civil War 2nd level program area
12:30 Parade from Torpedo Wharf to Fort Point Torpedo Wharf
1:00 Fort Point Brass Band Parade Ground -east
1:30 Fort Talk: Uncle Toms Cabin 2nd level program area
1:30 The Wandering Bow String Band Theatre
2:00 Infantry Drill Parade Ground
2:30 Fort Talk: The Battle of Mobile Bay 2nd level southwest
2:30 The Wandering Bow String Band Theatre
3:00 Cannon Drill Parade Ground
3:30 Fort Talk: The two most important bugle calls Theatre
4:00 Flag Lowering Ceremony Parade Ground
5:00 Fort closes to the public

Ongoing Displays and Exhibits

National Park Service volunteer recruitment West Casemate
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Northwest Casemate
Friends of Civil War Alcatraz Northwest Casemate
Medical practices display and demonstration Northwest Casemate
Civil War Aeronaut and Balloon display North Casemate
Cooking display and demonstration North Casemate
Civil War era recruitment station and Scrivener North Casemate
20th Maine Vol Infantry, and Ordnance Display Northeast Casemate
The Moral Dilemma of the Buffalo Soldier 2nd level southeast
Paymaster and uniform display 2nd level south center
Battle of Mobile Bay display (2pm-5pm) 2nd level southwest
Civil War Soldiers life display 2nd level Surgeons room
Barracks life demonstration 3rd level barracks

Schedule for Sunday February 4, 2024

TIME EVENT LOCATION
10:00 Fort opens to the public
10:10 Flag Raising Ceremony Parade Ground
11:30 Fort Talk: California and the Civil War 1st level program area
12:00 Fort Point tour Sallyport
1:00 Cannon Drill Sallyport
1:30 Fort Talk: Civil War Medicine 2nd level surgeons room
2:00 Fort Point Tour Sallyport
2:30 Fort Point History Talk 1st level program area
3:00 Cannon Drill Parade Ground
3:30 Fort Point History Talk 1st level program area
4:00 Flag Lowering Ceremony Parade Ground
5:00 Fort closes to the public
 

Last updated: January 31, 2024

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Fort Point National Historic Site
201 Fort Mason

San Francisco, CA 94123

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415-561-4959
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