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Walking ToursAll SFMHS Walking Tours are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Tours last an average of two hours and may involve some hills. Please be considerate of your fellow guests and leave pets and younger children at home. |
Barbary Coast Trail¨ - Part 1Saturday, July 17 - 10 AM to 12 NoonSilver Strikes, Earthquakes and Lion Dancerswith Jeanne Beaudet From devastation to dynamic rebirth, this tour showcases San Francisco's "rising" after the 1906 Earthquake and Fire. Meet in front of the Old Mint, a national historic landmark at 5th and Mission streets and walk to Union Square, site of Civil War-era rallies; then stroll down Maiden Lane, a sunny street with a shady past. Visit the oldest Asian temple in the United States and the Clarion Music Center on Sacramento Street. |
The Haight-AshburySaturday, July 17 - 2 to 4 PMHaight-Ashbury Before, During and AfterÊthe '60s |
High On The HaightSaturday, July 24 - 2 to 5 PMNote change of date!Upper Haight Transitions with Monika Trobits The Haight-Ashbury experienced a cycle of growth and rebirth during the 20 th century and continues to offer a fascinating variety of Victorian-era architectural styles. Monika will relay how this historic neighborhood originated in the 19th century, survived the 1906 Earthquake and Fire, and transitioned over the decades. This tour begins in front of 231 Frederick (between Ashbury and Downey streets), winds through the Haight-Ashbury, and ends at Stanyan and Haight. |
The Lower HaightSaturday, July 31 - 2 to 4:30 PMVictorians and Landmarkswith Monika Trobits As a complement to Monika's "High on the Haight" tour, join her for this exploration of the Lower Haight neighborhood. Meet in Duboce Park across from where Noe meets Duboce, near the MUNI "N" line streetcar stop. The tour will wind its way through this neighborhood, viewing an array of Victorian-style homes plus seven San Francisco landmarks, one of which is the oldest unaltered residence in the city. Learn who originally populated this neighborhood and how the New Mint came to be there. The tour ends at Page and Buchanan streets. |
Barbary Coast Trail® - Part 2Saturday, August 7 - 10 AM to 12 NoonPortsmouth Squarewith Jeanne Beaudet Meet at the upper level of Portsmouth Square near the Schoolhouse Monument (southwest corner of the Square, along Clay Street) and walk from the birthplace of the Gold Rush and the village of Yerba Buena down Commercial Street to the original shoreline and the grave of a Gold Rush-era ship. From there, enter the Jackson Square historic district to see the City's remaining Gold Rush and Barbary Coast-era buildings, a 19th century shanghaiing den, and explore "Terrific" Street. |
Civic Center and City HallWednesday, August 11 - 1 to 3:30 PMArchitecture, History, and Mythologywith Al López Meet Al at the Pioneer Monument on Fulton between the new Main Library and the Asian Art Museum. Hear about the history of the monument, the buildings and flags that surround Civic Center and the impact of the 1906 Earthquake and Fire on this area. Visit City Hall and tour its interior, including the rotunda, South Light Court, Board of Supervisors' Chamber and the Mayor's Conference Room. Tour continues on to Van Ness for a discussion of the Opera House, the Veterans' Building and the "Courtyard of Remembrances." |
Mission DoloresSaturday, August 21 - 2 to 3:30 PMFather Serra, Graves and Vigilanteswith Lesley Walsh Meet on the Mission steps at 16th and Dolores streets to learn about the history of Mission San Francisco de Asis (nicknamed Mission Dolores), completed in 1791; and Indian and Missionary life on the desolate northern end of today's Peninsula. Visit the Mission museum, the 20th century parish church next door, and the oldest remaining cemetery in San Francisco. Learn how 19th century settlers built the Mission District, and how the old Mission survived the 1906 Earthquake and Fire. Note: a donation is required to enter the Mission ($5 adults/$3 seniors). |
Civic Center's Grand DesignSunday, August 29 - 2 to 5 PMMovie Palaces and Architectural Styleswith Monika Trobits Meet in front of the Orpheum Theatre on Market Street (Civic Center MUNI/BART station). Long more than just a center for government-oriented business, the Civic Center also offers an array of architectural designs. Monika will talk about the "City Beautiful" movement and the various architects who applied it to Civic Center, the remnants of the movie theatres that once lined Market Street, and the many city halls that San Francisco has had. The tour ends at Fox Plaza, former site of the Fox Theatre. |
Barbary Coast Trail® - Part 3Saturday, September 18 - 10 AM to 12 NoonHipsters, Paesani and Semaphore Hillwith Jeanne Beaudet Explore the vibrant, artistic and cultural traditions of North Beach Ð from the Italian immigrants to the free-spirited Beats. Meet in front of two icons on Columbus Avenue near Broadway Ð the Vesuvio Café and City Lights Bookstore. Visit Washington Square in the heart of North Beach and the nearby Italian bakery that still makes bread by hand. At Coit Tower, view the historic Depression-era murals that picture San Francisco's tumultuous past. |
Visitation ValleySaturday, September 18 - 11 AM to 1 PMOur Historic Heritagewith Cynthia Cox Meet on the overpass of Caltrain's Bayshore Station on Tunnel Avenue for a guided excursion through the neighborhood's sites and stories Ð art and Art Deco, a "castle" and a log cabin, greenways, churches and community centers, new housing developments and homes from earlier eras, an array of languages and cultures, and links to an early film star (or two?). |
Mission DoloresSaturday, September 25 - 1 to 3:30 PMBirthplace of San Franciscowith Al L—pez Meet on the Mission steps at 16th and Dolores streets to learn about Mission San Francisco De Asís, also known as Mission Dolores Ð the Birthplace of San Francisco. Hear about the Indians who built the Mission in 1791, its historical art works and how the Mission survived the 1906 Earthquake and Fire. Visit the adjacent Basilica and learn about its stained glass windows and the Seven Sorrows of "Dolores." A walk around the Mission cemetery will feature stories about its interred residents, including Gold Rush settlers and victims of the Vigilantes. Note: a donation is required to enter the Mission ($5 adults/$3 seniors). |
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Cancellation and Refund PolicyFor Special ToursFor tours requiring advance payment, only cancellations received at least five (5) business days prior to the event receive a full refund. Cancellations received with less than five (5) business days notice may be credited towards future SFMHS events (within six months).NO refunds are made for no-shows or early departures. Tour cancellation due to inclement weather is at the discretion of the tour leader, on the day of the event. |
 SFMHS events are sponsored in part by a grant from Grants for the Arts/San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund. |
