As early as 1869, military inmates began tending the Gardens of Alcatraz. Many of these inmate gardeners had no horticulture experience, but with vocational training and donated plants, they were
To celebrate Earth Day, Alcatraz Cruises along with Hornblower Cruises’ Respect Our Planet, will present a full day of free, family-friendly activities on Saturday, April 21 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.
If You’re Coming to San Francisco, You Will Want to Book Your Date with “The Rock” If you’re interested in hanging with “The Rock,” up close and personal, you can
THERE ARE A FEW GOOD MEN AND WOMEN WHO DID INDEED SURVIVE THEIR DEPARTURE FROM ALCATRAZ PRISON While there is continued debate about whether the Anglin Brothers successfully escaped from
[Guest Blogger Jim Albright] Cathy, our son Kenneth, and I were living around the Denver area when I took the test, interview, and physical for employment at the Federal Bureau of
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
[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
[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
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 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
