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
Ongoing Displays and Exhibits
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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