On the afternoon of Sunday, April 6th, 2025, the Presidio Historical Association (PHA) will present Then, Now, and Forever. A gathering in the historic Presidio Chapel featuring jazz-blues-folk musicians Juniper Djinn, performing rousing and nostalgic selections from their extensive playlist. The PHA is thrilled to have the generous support of the Interfaith Center at the Presidio and PHA members, donors, and […]

THE CURIOUS VOYAGE OF HIS MAJESTY’S SHIP RACOON How Her Action in the War of 1812 Changed the Geography of America The Presidio Historic Association 4/26/25 Philip B. Williams Ph.D. On the morning of January 14th, 1814, HMS Racoon arrived off the Farallon Islands. She was in a desperate state. Her hull was heavily damaged and for the last two weeks her crew had been continuously manning the pumps in a […]