National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Presidio of San Francisco Golden Gate National Recreation Area Interpretive Plan Presidio of San Francisco EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA™ 1 1 National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Presidio of San Francisco Golden Gate National Recreation Area Interpretive Plan Presidio of San Francisco EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA™ 1 1 Appendix D: Authors Photo Courtesy • Kirke Wrench • Alison Taggart-Barone • Frank Schmidt • Tung Chee • Ingrid Bellack • George “Doc” Miles • Mel Mashman • Dan Ng “The Presidio of San Francisco! The name itself bespeaks unusual scenery and atmosphere. And it has all of that…On the very tip of the peninsula there sits the ‘god of war’ with his mailed feet astride the Golden Gate. He is not an angry god, however, because he has his being in one of the most wonderful settings of a benignant nature that can be found anywhere. An emerald clothed land and sapphire sea warm and sparkling in a golden sun conspire to make the frowning ‘Lord of Battles’ lay aside his grim weapons and joyfully revel in all the beauty about him.” —San Francisco Chronicle January 16, 1927 621 Appendix D: Authors Photo Courtesy • Kirke Wrench • Alison Taggart-Barone • Frank Schmidt • Tung Chee • Ingrid Bellack • George “Doc” Miles • Mel Mashman • Dan Ng 62 1 Appendix C: List of Contributing Documents & Contributors Appendix D: Authors THE PRESIDIO contains a multi-layered story of people, culture, and landscape. Situated in a dynamicBackground and diverse documents region, it reflectsand contributions millennia toof thishuman interpretive activity from plan pre-European Special thanks to the Presidio Trust and Golden Gate Parks peoples to include:the present occupants. It is a window into a military history that shaped the Conservancy staff for their input and review of this plan. West and served the world under the flags of three nations for over two centuries. It contains an• extraordinary1994 NPS General tapestry Management of natural ecosystems,Plan Amendment plants forand the wildlife Presidio of exceptional National Park Service, GGNRA variety and number. And now—today—the Presidio represents a hugely successful model • 1996 Presidio Trust Act The Golden Gate National Parks mission is to preserve and enhance of the transformation of a military post to a national park. the natural, historic and scenic resources of the lands north and • 2002 Presidio Trust Management Plan While containing exceptional resources, the Presidio can be a daunting place for south of the Golden Gate for the education, recreation and inspira- visitors looking• Post to experienceand Park, A all Brief it has Illustrated to offer. History The Presidio of the Interpretive Presidio of SanPlan provides tion of people today and in the future. a framework for a visitor’s exploration and experience of the Presidio. It describes the Francisco written by Stephen A. Haller(GGNRA Historian) and • Frank Dean (Superintendent) themes in which the Presidio’s stories can be understood, and where these themes are published by The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (1997) • Aaron Roth (Deputy Superintendent) expressed. It addresses strategies to help visitors from around the globe feel welcome and • Howard Levitt (Director of Communications & Partnerships) empowered• to2010 learn Golden about Gate the dynamic National cultural Recreation and Areanatural Long resources Range of the Presidio. It • Michele Gee (Chief of Interpretation & Education) suggests how Interpretivewe will make Plan the Executive park’s stories Summary more accessible and relevant to the diverse • Steve Haller (Historian) communities that reside in the Bay Area. It describes a mix of programs to help both • Theresa Griggs (Presidio Interpretive Site Supervisor) casual visitors• 2013and thoseDraft with Golden specific Gate interestsNational Recreationachieve their Area goals Long in aRange Presidio visit. It • Carey Feierabend (Chief of Project Planning) describes programsInterpretive to engage Plan studentsupdate in fun and relevant learning. It suggests ways in • Lynn Fonfa (Education Specialist) which all who come to the Presidio can actively participate in stewarding the resources for • Previous Presidio Interpretive Plans drafted by both The Presidio • Will Elder (Interpretive Ranger) the future, while learning about important elements of the Presidio’s history and natural Trust and NPS from 2000-2002 • Michael Chasse (Biologist) heritage. • George Su (Multimedia Specialist / Park Web Administrator) As partners• inInput management from hundreds of the Presidio,of contributors, the National including Park participants Service and ofPresidio the Trust worked togetherPresidio during Trust/NPS the development Interpretation of this workshop section of(1991 the andpark’s 2000) Long Range The Presidio Trust Interpretive• Plan.Presidio It was Stories shaped Symposium by the knowledge (April 2000) gained from years of management of The Presidio Trust’s mission is to preserve the Presidio as an enduring the Presidio, by the generous and meaningful input of hundreds of creative individuals resource for the American people. and organizations,• Annual and Visitor by the Survey steady (1999- support 2011) and guidance of the third partner in the management of the Presidio—the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. • Craig Middleton (Executive Director) • Series of six Presidio Visitor Experience Workshops (2011), which • Michael Boland (Chief Planning, Projects and Programs Officer) We offer this convenedplan in the representatives hope that it will from serve education, as a blueprint the arts, for tourism,our agencies and our • Eric Blind (Director of Heritage Programs & Sites) partners in ourhistory, collective natural efforts science to provide as well visitors as the generalwith opportunities public to exchange for transformative • Damien Raffa (Education & Volunteer Program Manager for experiences atideas the Presidio. about what themes and experiences, are most pertinent to Conservation, Stewardship & Research) the Presidio. • Terri Thomas (Director of Conservation, Stewardship, & Research) Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy The mission of the Parks Conservancy is to preserve the Golden Gate National Parks, enhance the park visitor experience, and build a com- munity dedicated to conserving the parks for the future. • Doug Overman (Executive Vice President, Government & Frank Dean Craig Middleton Community Relations) General Superintendent Executive Director • Christy Rocca (Crissy Field Center Director) Golden Gate National Parks Presidio Trust • Charity Maybury (Crissy Field Center Deputy Director), Friends of the Presidio • Amy Meyer (Convener) 601 61 Appendix C: List of Contributing Documents & Contributors TableAppendix of Contents D: Authors Introduction 6 Background documents and contributions to this interpretive plan Special thanks to• thePresidio Presidio Administrative Trust and GoldenBackground Gate ..................................................6 Parks include: Conservancy staff for their input and review of this plan. Site Significance 10–13 • 1994 NPS General Management Plan Amendment for the Presidio National Park Service, GGNRA • Cultural History .................................................................................10 • 1996 Presidio Trust Act The Golden Gate National• Natural Parks History mission .................................................................................. is to preserve and enhance 11 the natural, historic• andRecreational scenic resources Resources of .....................................................................the lands north and 13 • 2002 Presidio Trust Management Plan south of the Golden Gate for the education, recreation and inspira- Presidio Interpretive Themes 14–22 • Post and Park, A Brief Illustrated History of the Presidio of San tion of people today and in the future. Francisco written by Stephen A. Haller(GGNRA Historian) and • Frank Dean (Superintendent)• Guardians of the Gate ................................................................. 14–15 published by The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (1997) • Aaron Roth (Deputy• Cultural Superintendent) Crossroads ............................................................................17 • Howard Levitt (Director• Island ofof RefugeCommunications ................................................................................ & Partnerships) 18 • 2010 Golden Gate National Recreation Area Long Range • Michele Gee (Chief• A ofChanging Interpretation Landscape & Education) .....................................................................21 Interpretive Plan Executive Summary • Steve Haller (Historian)• From Post to Park ..............................................................................22 • 2013 Draft Golden Gate National Recreation Area Long Range • Theresa Griggs Current(Presidio InterpretivePrograms Site& Activities Supervisor) 26–35 Interpretive Plan update • Carey Feierabend (Chief of Project Planning) • Lynn Fonfa (Education• Outreach, Specialist) Community and Civic Engagement— • Previous Presidio Interpretive Plans drafted by both The Presidio • Will Elder (InterpretiveCrissy Ranger)Field Center .......................................................................26–28 Trust and NPS from 2000-2002 • Michael Chasse• (Biologist) Education Programs ....................................................................28–31 • George Su (Multimedia• Public SpecialistPrograms /and Park Interpretive