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Mar 22, 2023 · Join us on a family-friendly adventure to Alcatraz Island, where we'll explore the island's rich history, fascinating stories, and fun facts! Learn about the...
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In December 1859, Captain Joseph Stewart and 86 men of Company H, Third U.S. Artillery, took command of Alcatraz Island. Fort Alcatraz soon took the lead role as the most powerful coastal defense in the West. In addition to its strategic defensive position, the island also took on serving as a stockade for enlisted men.
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Apr 1, 2007 · Alcatraz, San Francisco’s world-famous visitor attraction, invites young people to navigate the Island and interact with nature, history and adventure by becoming an Alcatraz Junior Ranger. This free educational program, developed and operated by the National Park Service (NPS), is offered on Alcatraz and at many other national park sites ...
Mar 25, 2019 · Imagine what it's like, living on a rocky island (“The Rock”), looking across the bay to San Francisco, but never allowed to go there.That's the view from Al...
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A rocky island north of San Francisco, California, Alcatraz was once the site of a notorious maximum-security prison. The island occupies an area of 22 acres (9 hectares) and is located 1.5 miles (2 kilometers) offshore in San Francisco Bay. Both the island and the prison are known by the nickname “The Rock.”
Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal penitentiary. In 1969, the Indians of All Tribes occupied Alcatraz for 19 months in the name of freedom and Native American civil rights. We invite you to explore Alcatraz's complex history and natural beauty.
