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“Emperor Norton Place” Unveiling + Street Party (SF)

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Sunday, September 17, 2023 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
NW Corner of Montgomery and Commercial Streets | NW Corner of Montgomery and Commercial Streets, San Francisco

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Earlier this year, in April, the City and County of San Francisco added EMPEROR NORTON PLACE as a commemorative name for the 600 block of Commercial — and shortly afterward placed an “Emperor Norton Place” street sign at the northwest corner of Montgomery and Commercial Streets.
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED to: A FREE dedication and celebration of the naming…
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17th
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
FORMAL DEDICATION IS AT 1–1:30 P.M. — Northwest corner of Montgomery & Commercial Streets
In recent years, September 17th — the anniversary of Joshua Norton’s original Proclamation declaring himself Emperor on 17 September 1859 — has been celebrated as EMPIRE DAY.
This year, Empire Day marks the 164th anniversary of Emperor Norton’s public reign.
Following the dedication, celebratory events during the afternoon include:
1) Special Sunday opening of the San Francisco Historical Society Museum, at 608 Commercial Street, with:
+ Exhibit of original Norton ephemera — cabinet card photographs; Norton “bonds” signed by the Emperor; etc.
+ Fun educational Norton-focused activities for kids
+ Historical plaque scavenger hunt
+ Docent-led Museum tours
2) Emperor-themed games for all ages hosted by the Emperor Norton Legacy League in Empire Park
3) Music by the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band
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Individuals from the following organizations and projects contributed to planning for this event:
+ Office of San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin
+ Emperor Norton Legacy League
+ The Emperor Norton Trust
+ San Francisco Historical Society
+ The Ancient & Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, Yerba Buena Lodge Number One

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Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, In Person, Kids & Families, Walks & Tours
Venue: NW Corner of Montgomery and Commercial Streets
Address: NW Corner of Montgomery and Commercial Streets, San Francisco