Shipyard History Tour
Stacey Carter's History Tour at the Shipyard Overlook
Shipyard artist Stacey M. Carter will conduct her popular 1-hour Shipyard history tour just once during Open Studios, incorporating a history of migration, cold war, radiation studies, and the intertwined local African American history at the Shipyard.
Sunday, October 20, 10 a.m.
Meet at Hunters Point Shipyard, 451 Galvez Ave, San Francisco | Directions and maps
The tour is fully accessible.
Tickets required - ($25 per person) - buy them here.
If you've missed the tour, visit Stacey’s studio in Building 101 Studio 1111 to see her history display and leave your name to be informed about future tours.
More about Stacey's tour:
We will meet at 451 Galvez Ave. by the outdoor seating and go up a short paved path to the Shipyard overlook from which much of the Shipyard can be viewed. Parking near the overlook may be more convenient for persons with limited mobility. This is not a walking or driving tour through the Shipyard.
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.
About Stacey Carter
Stacey M. Carter, an artist with a studio at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, has dedicated herself to visually documenting the site. Driven by her curiosity about the decaying structures, she embarked on extensive independent research to uncover the lesser-known history and its global 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.