Hunters Point Shipyard History Tour – San Francisco, CA

Hunters Point Shipyard History Tour

Ocrober 20, at 10 AM

Shipyard artist Stacey Carter will lead a guided 1-hour tour from the shipyard overlook and invite you to visit her gallery exhibit and studio afterward.

Join Stacey Carter for a fascinating 1-hour guided history tour of Hunters Point Shipyard in San Francisco. Discover the significant role this site played in the US Navy’s defense and wartime efforts, and the role it played in the story of African American migration to San Francisco in the middle of the 20th century. From its beginnings as the largest dry-dock repair facility on the West Coast, the site has seen a lot – from supporting the Navy in two World Wars, to being a hub for nuclear radiation research. Today, it stands as a thriving artist studio complex. Join us to discover its transformation and the stories it holds.

Through buildings visible at the Shipyard overlook, Carter will take you on a chronological journey, highlighting its military development from 1867 to the Cold War and its present-day significance, while highlighting the experiences of African American workers.

About Stacey Carter

Stacey Carter, an artist with a studio at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, has dedicated herself to documenting the site in photos, paintings, her collection of artifacts and writings. Driven by her curiosity about the decaying structures, she embarked on extensive independent research to uncover the lesser-known and partially hidden history and its global and local impact. For the past 20 years, Carter has been passionately working on a long-term, multi-faceted documentary art project based on her research and artwork centered around Hunters Point Shipyard.

More info about Stacey Carter: https://www.shipyardartists.com/artist/stacey-m-carter/

MEETING POINT:

Location Hunters Point Shipyard: GPS 451 Galvez Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

Note about the tour: This tour takes place at the Shipyard overlook from which much of the Shipyard can be viewed. It is not a walking or driving tour through the Shipyard.

More Info:

www.shipyardartists.com

Facebook:

@shipyardartists

@shipyardopenstudios

Instagram: #hunterspointshipyardartists

Email: info@shipyardtrust.org

Photos:

Henrik Kam: Glass Bldg #253, crane

Stacey Carter: Pump House

Barbara Ockel: Video