Civil War Living History Day
Fort Point National Historic Site
Civil War Living History Day
Come experience history first hand! Demonstrations include musicians, infantry and artillery drill, medicine in the 1800s, and the daily life of soldiers and civilians of the era.
Saturday, Jan 24, 2015, 10:00 AM
Fort Point National Historic Site, San Francisco, CA
Join Us for Civil War Living History Day at Fort Point National Historic Site
Come experience history first hand! Demonstrations include musicians, infantry and artillery drill, medicine in the 1800s, and the daily life of soldiers and civilians of the era.
Fort Point is a National Historic site located in the Presidio under the southern anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge. Additional parking is available at the Crissy Field lot near the Warming Hut and on the hill overlooking the Fort. FREE admission.
For more information, contact the Fort Point Rangers at (415) 556-1693 or www.20thmaine.net
Schedule of Activities
(Subject to Change)
- Infantry drills occur almost every hour on the hour.
- Artillery discussions occur every hour on the half hour.
- Concurrent demonstrations throughout the day—medical demos, musician (fife / drum and brass band), and civilians (camp laundress, sewing, etc).
Flag Raising & Lowering Ceremonies
Hands On Tours
Explore the Fort During Living History Day
Fort Point National Historic Site
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Location: Fort Point National Historic Site, San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 556-1693
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