WALKING TOUR: Fisherman’s Wharf: "A Fishing Heritage and Tourist Mecca"
Dates and Times
- Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 11am - 12:30pm
- Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 11am - 12:30pm
Location
The San Francisco Historical Society
608 Commercial St
Details
Join us for an exploration of Fisherman’s Wharf, the most popular free attraction in San Francisco, to discover how commercial fishing coexists with the modern tourist Mecca. Learn how Native Americans, Chinese, Italians, whaling sea captains, and sport fishermen all have harvested seafood from the waters of San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Starting at the Musée Mécanique at Pier 45, we will walk to the Maritime Museum at Aquatic Park, a flat, under-two-hour stroll. Along the way, you’ll hear stories about World War II ships, a San Francisco theatrical production called The Cable Car Nymphomaniac, and the crisis that “broke the mold” for Irish coffee glasses.
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