A partnership with the San Francisco Historical Society, it coincides with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Presidio of San Francisco and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.<\/p>\n
Ticket sales start June 22, with early-bird admission costing $30 for adults and $15 for children ages 5 to 12. Those younger than 5 can enter for free.<\/p>\n
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Visitors will be able to grad a drink at a saloon during the interactive experience. (Courtesy of Don Carson)<\/p>\n
“The beauty of immersive events is we get to show our audience first-hand how truly incredible the multicultural history of San Francisco has been since the very beginning,” Patterson said.<\/p>\n
San Francisco Historium Spotlight plans to highlight Gold Rush-era neighborhoods and maritime history, welcoming attendees into bustling Portsmouth Square where they can interact with hopeful miners and take in the energy of Gold Rush fever.<\/p>\n
Entertainment throughout the space will include saloon shows, a one-ring circus, magicians, street performers and more. There will also be period-accurate shops selling keepsakes such as clothing and crafts in addition to bites like fish and chips, oysters and San Francisco’s famous sourdough.<\/p>\n
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San Francisco Historium Spotlight: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 22-23. Tickets start at $30 for adults and $15 for children. Pier 35, 1454 The Embarcadero, S.F.\u00a0 sanfranciscohistorium.com<\/a><\/p>\n Known for its immersive period transformations, Red Barn Productions launched its landmark event, the Great Dickens Christmas Fair, in 1970. It has since become a cherished tradition, transforming Daly City’s Cow Palace into Victorian London for tens of thousands of visitors each year.<\/p>\n Subscribe<\/p>\n