SF History Live:
Alcatraz: From Fort to Prison, Protest to Park
Presented by John Martini, Tues. March 12 @ 6:30pm PST (In-person & Livestream)

Alcatraz Island’s history is more than just a short-lived federal penitentiary. Join retired National Park Ranger and historian John Martini to learn about Alcatraz as a Civil War fortress, a military prison for recalcitrant U.S. Army soldiers, a political prison for Confederate sympathizers, and a lockup for Native American warriors. Other important eras covered in John’s talk include the Indian Occupation of 1969-1971, Alcatraz in popular culture, the seldom-seen tunnels beneath the prison buildings, and the challenges of preserving the island’s aging infrastructure.

John A. Martini is a native San Franciscan, is a lifelong researcher into the history of the American West and specializes in historic preservation. He was a national park ranger for more than 25 years and served for many years at the Presidio of San Francisco as curator of military history for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. He is the author of several books and articles on San Francisco military history. He lives in Novato, California.

Tickets are free. Donations greatly appreciated!

Reserve your tickets here: www.SFHistory.org/Live