Alcatraz Traveling Exhibit Speaker Series
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
Niagara Falls, a Love Story: The History of the Honeymoon Capital of the World
Ah, the romance of Niagara Falls. There are plenty of modern reasons Niagara Falls is considered the honeymoon capital, including a bevy of great restaurants, gorgeous views, and our very
The History Of An Alcatraz Prison Guard
[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
Niagara College All About Options Employment Expo
The Niagara College All About Options Employment Expo is their largest career event of the year! It gives students the chance to meet a wide variety of exhibitors. And Hornblower
What Happened During Niagara Falls’ Great Blizzard of 1977?
During the winter of 2015, tourists rushed to Niagara Falls after CNN reported the famous waterfalls had “frozen over.” While the natural wonder was certainly beautiful that winter (the Falls
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”.
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
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