Unthanksgiving Day
2016 - San Francisco, California
Last week, I called attention to two movie props used in The Rock, starring Nick Cage and the late Sir Sean Connery. This week I will call attention to the reason why one of those props had to be created.
The famous sign prop was created to replace the historic sign of the same design. In 1969, Native Americans painted the sign to claim the island as their own.
You can find the movie props inside the New Industries Building. If I recall correctly, that's where the infamous Al Capone used to work in the laundry.
The National Park Rangers on Alcatraz are worth their weight in gold. Be sure to pepper them with questions about the Native American Occupation, how the historic graffiti was recently restored, and all of the historic graffiti Easter eggs you can find around the island.
Don’t forget to ask about the movie props, the shoot for The Rock, and get all of the celebrity goss. They tell wonderful stories that I won't spoil here.
“TIP: October thru April is THE best time for Bay area locals to visit Alcatraz. Plan ahead at least two weeks if you can but they always do their best to accommodate a last minute visit ”
Save the Date: November 23, 2023
Lastly, if you are Native American or an ally, now is the perfect time to plan for an upcoming annual event that honors the 1969 Native American Occupation as well as current indigenous causes: Unthanksgiving Day aka Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Gathering.
This is an annual event on what most American’s celebrate as Thanksgiving Day. This year’s event is scheduled for Thursday November 23, 2023.
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