#fort-point

#fort-point

Join us to enjoy an afternoon of art, reading, and storytelling in Black Gold: Stories Untold at Fort Point. From 1 to 5 pm: San Francisco Public Library Bookmobile Visit the SFPL Bookmobile, talk with passionate librarians, and pick up your library card just in time for back-to-school! Explore the wonderful curation of books selected by SFPL staff librarians, which illuminates the role that African American communities play in California's cultural, social, and political landscape.

From 12 to 1 pm: Docent Tour Discover the artworks, learn more about the artists and the historical figures that inspired their creations. This comprehensive tour of the exhibition invites you to reflect on Fort Point, the African American experience from the Gold Rush to the restoration-era post Civil War and how the artists make it resonate with our present times. Reserve your guided tour through the link below.

"I wanted to reactivate the fort," founder, executive director, and chief curator of For-Site, Cheryl Haines explained, discussing how the exhibition highlights African American history.

Join us for Ferry Flicks at the Fort Point Beer Garden every Friday in May at sundown, celebrating cult classics with stunning views of the Ferry Building.