Throughout March (specific dates below). Free admission to Hyde Street Pier, Visitor Center, and Maritime Museum. Admission for historic ships: Adults $5, Ages 15 and under free (with adult supervision). Free with national park passes and for active military with I
Heroines at Sea: Adventures of Sailing Wives
Sundays, March 8 and 15, 3pm, aboard Balclutha, Hyde Street Pier. Ship admission fees apply.
When a captain’s wife went to sea, the voyage could be routine, or she might experience unexpected and sometimes horrific adventures. How did Victorian women handle the challenges of life at sea? Hear true stories as we tour the Balclutha sailing ship.
Petticoat Progressives and Lost Masters: Women Artists of Aquatic Park
Sundays, March 22 and 29, 3pm, in the Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street.
Viewed from a satellite’s perspective, Aquatic Park stands out from other nearby structures along the waterfront. Discover the unique aspects of this historic district’s architectural and artistic design and learn about one of the first political contests in San Francisco, which pitted the organized women’s vote against the captains of industry. Rangers will also explore the “lost” women artists who worked on the Maritime Museum building for the New Deal’s Federal Art Project.
Women and the Sea: A Singers’ Circle
Saturday, March 21, 3-4pm, aboard Balclutha, Hyde Street Pier. Ship admission fees apply.
Join a singers’ circle of songs about women and their many portrayals in maritime history and folklore. Bring songs to share in this ranger-facilitated program.
Living History Suffragette March
Saturday, March 14, noon and repeated at 3pm, on Hyde Street Pier. Wheelchair accessible.
Turn back the clock to 1901 and experience a costumed Living History reenactment of a suffragette march in support of women’s right to vote. Join the march or express your support from the sidelines!
Exhibit: Women Who Changed Maritime History
Throughout March, 9:30am-5:00pm, Visitor Center, 499 Jefferson Street. Wheelchair accessible.
A photo exposition of the often-overlooked impact of women on maritime history.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is located at the west end of Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. The park includes a magnificent fleet of historic ships, Visitor Center, Maritime Museum, Maritime Research Center, and Aquatic Park Historic District. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016, the park seeks to connect with and create the next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates and invites visitors to join us in celebrating the Centennial milestone. For more information, please call 415-447-5000 or visit nps.gov/safr, Twitter @SFMaritimeNPS, and facebook.com/SanFranciscoMaritimeNHP.