Actions Past
Actions Past specializes in creating an immersive learning experience to bring the past to life, by portraying historical characters from early San Francisco history. These living-history reenactors, in accurate period costuming, mingle with visitors at the Old Mint, offering gaming experiences, performances, and impromptu theater.
Actions Past players will also be offering special presentations in Vault Four throughout the weekend.
Saturday, March 2
11:30 A.M.: Faro at Cora House
Join Charles and Belle Cora at San Francisco’s most elegant parlor house to test your luck and skill in the fast action, easy-to-learn game of Faro. Note: The Faro game will be ongoing throughout the day whenever there is no special presentation, so stop in for a game at your leisure! All ages welcome!
12:30 P.M.: A Moment with Mark Twain
Presenter: Jaxson Brashier
Relish the wit and wisdom of this San Francisco favorite in this first-person portrayal of Samuel Clemens.
1:30 P.M.: Poetry Reading by Miss Ina Coolbrith
Enjoy a reading from the poet, writer, and librarian who was to become the first poet laureate of any American state.
3:00 P.M.: A Moment with Mark Twain
Presenter: Jaxson Brashier
Relish the wit and wisdom of this San Francisco favorite in this first-person portrayal of Samuel Clemens.
Sunday, March 3
11:30 A.M.: Faro at Cora House
Join Charles and Belle Cora at San Francisco’s most elegant parlor house to test your luck and skill in the fast action, easy-to-learn game of Faro. Note: The Faro game will be ongoing throughout the day whenever there is no special presentation, so stop in for a game at your leisure! All ages welcome!
12:30 P.M.: A Moment with Mark Twain
Presenter: Jaxson Brashier, Actions Past
Relish the wit and wisdom of this San Francisco favorite in this first-person portrayal of Samuel Clemens.
1:30 P.M.: Poetry Reading by Miss Ina Coolbrith
Enjoy a reading from the poet, writer, and librarian who was to become the first poet laureate of any American state.
2:00 P.M.: Sutro’s Oceanside Empire
Organization: Actions Past
Learn about Adolph Sutro’s numerous enterprises: Sutro Heights, the Cliff House, the Sutro Railroad, the amusements on Merrie Way, Sutro Baths and Oceanside Terrace, and many more!
3:00 P.M.: A Moment with Mark Twain
Presenter: Jaxson Brashier, Actions Past
Relish the wit and wisdom of this San Francisco favorite in this first-person portrayal of Samuel Clemens.