Father Bernard Bush Recalls Time on “The Rock”
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary opened in 1934 and when it closed its cell doors for the last time in 1963, more than fifteen hundred prisoners had served time on “The Rock”. Throughout …
A Message From Former Inmate Bill Baker
[Guest Blogger Bill Baker] Hello, I’m William Baker, former inmate of Alcatraz. Now that I am back to the straight and narrow, I go back now and talk to visitors, answering …
Alcatraz Dungeons?
[Guest Blogger John Martini] One of the most persistent rumors about Alcatraz Island is that ancient “Spanish Dungeons” are dug into the rock beneath the prison. Like much of Alcatraz’s history there is …
Laura E. Joss Named Superintendent Of GGNRA
Michael T. Reynolds, Acting National Park Service Director, announced the appointment of Laura E. Joss as superintendent of Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) in San Francisco. Joss’ most recent position was …
Alcatraz Cruises Receives National Park Service Concessioner Accessibility Award
Alcatraz Cruises recently received the National Park Service (NPS) Concessioner Accessibility Award, according to Acting Director Michael T. Reynolds. The award recognizes exemplary efforts to significantly improve accessibility of concessioner-operated …
NPS Junior Ranger Program
Every year, Alcatraz hosts a special Junior Ranger program, which is an educational and interactive program encouraging children to enjoy their time in National Parks. Scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2017, youth will …
Alcatraz Cruises GIVES BACK! Program
Alcatraz Cruises has been offering free tickets to underrepresented youth for several years now. But many of the schools that these children attend are not able to take advantage because …
Alcatraz Cruises Announces Indians Of All Tribes Day
Alcatraz Cruises and the National Park Service will recognize the 48th anniversary of the Occupation of Alcatraz Island by the Indians of All Tribes on Monday, November 20, 2017. Special …
Alcatraz Cruises Offers Buy One, Get One Free Promotion
For the first time in its history, Alcatraz Cruises is launching a “Buy One, Get One Free” ticket promotion. Although Alcatraz Cruises’ tours often sell out during the year, it …
Alcatraz's Contributions To The Civil War
From the beginning of the Civil War, the United States government considered Fort Alcatraz to be one of the strongest and most formidable military fortifications in the entire country. As …