Machine Gun Kelly and His Lost Years on Alcatraz
By Guest Blogger Michael Esslinger These five words seem to be written in fire on the walls of my cell “Nothing can be worth this.” When the United States
Alcatraz Alumni Gather for Last Reunion
Alcatraz Alumni made what is likely their “last call.” Gathered together for a final public appearance, six former residents of the Island addressed an audience of over 100 guests to
8 Statue of Liberty Facts to Know Before You Go
If you’re planning a trip to New York City, you’ll likely spend some time viewing one of the Big Apple’s most famous sights: the Statue of Liberty. Most people know
Postcards From Alcatraz
Historic Postcards- As one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco, let alone the entire United States, Alcatraz is and has been a postcard collector’s nirvana. After sifting
Alcatraz Exhibits Take The Stage At Parc 55 & Hilton SF Union Square
“Alcatraz: Life On The Rock” and “Alcatraz, The Last Day” Exhibits Take the Stage at Parc 55 Hotel and Hilton San Francisco Union Square Together with Alcatraz Cruises, Parc
A Bridge Is Born
Sharing the accolade with Alcatraz Island as one of TripAdvisor’s “Top Ten Landmarks in the United States,” the Golden Gate Bridge is simply…legendary. Eighty-six years ago, on January 5, 1933,
The December Departures From Alcatraz
Guest Blog Post – Michael Esslinger Two escapes, occurring on the same day a quarter century apart and both aided by dense fog, helped shape the lore of Alcatraz, the
Revisiting the Civil War Living History Day on Alcatraz Island
The Friends of Civil War Alcatraz (FOCWA) is a non-profit group that supports the interpretation of Civil War history on Alcatraz Island. In partnership with the National Park Service, the
The History of Alcatraz as a National Park
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), a unit of the National Park Service, was established by Congress in 1972 as part of a trend to make national park resources more
Native American Occupation
One of the most significant, yet often-forgotten, historical “landmarks” of Alcatraz Island is the Native American Occupation, which was in the forefront from 1969–1971. Beginning on November 20, 1969, a