Historical society walking tours shed light on key moments in SF history

• Here are a few upcoming tours to put on your radar.

Gold Rush and Sunken Ships

Experience San Francisco's origins as a trading village, as well as hidden remains of sunken ships and artifacts from the Gold Rush.

• Saturday, Nov. 23: 11am-12:30pm
• Saturday, Dec. 7: 11am-12:30pm

The "Valley of the Queens"

Explore the revolutionary queer history that defined the Tenderloin and Polk Street neighborhoods with local resident and California College of the Arts professor Shawn Sprockett.

• Saturday, Nov. 23: 2pm
• Saturday, Dec. 21: 2pm

Unspeakable Vice: Queer North Beach Before the Castro

Hear how the "unspeakable vice" of the Victorians found its place along a route that winds around over a dozen lost queer bars and concludes with a round of drinks at an infamous lesbian hook-up spot on Grant.

• Saturday, Nov. 23: 11am-12:30pm
• Saturday, Dec. 21: 11am-12:30pm

1906 Earthquake and Fire: Chinatown's Devastation and Renewal

When the San Andreas fault ruptured, densely populated Chinatown was quickly engulfed in a fire. Learn about the local politicians that tried to relocate its residents and the community that built Chinatown back up brick by brick.

• Saturday, Dec. 7: 11am-12:30pm

The big picture: The SFHS Museum is free and open to the public Thursdays through Saturdays 10am-4pm.