The Mare Island Company welcomes the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association to the Mare Island waterfront for student only educational day programs.
The San Francisco Maritime National Park Association is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich maritime history of the Bay Area. As the official non-profit partner of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, the Association offers engaging educational programs that immerse students in history and marine science. All programs are taught by professional educators.
· Standards-Aligned: Programs meet CA Content Standards and NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards).
· Skill-Building: Foster critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and environmental awareness.
· Unique Locations: Programs are held aboard historic ships and at distinct Bay Area waterfront locations, including Mare Island.
Mare Island Programming - Living History Day Programs
These programs immerse students in daily life during California's mid-19th to early 20th centuries. Through role-play, storytelling, the poetry of sea chanteys, and hands-on activities aboard historic ships, students explore social studies, language arts, and STEM concepts in an interactive historical setting.
Life on the Barbary Coast Day Program
Gold Rush Day Program
In-School Programs
To learn more, visit the SF Maritime website or email education@maritime.org
(Published 3/2/26)
