Hear about Medal of Honor recipients, a Union spy, an Indian scout, Buffalo Soldiers, and others buried here at the San Francisco National Cemetery.

Dress warmly. This one-mile walk has a steep uphill climb. Rain cancels.

Meet docent Galen Dillman at the cemetery entrance gate, corner of Lincoln Blvd. and Sheridan Ave.

Reservations required; phone (415) 561-4323.

This event is part of a full day of fun activities on Oct. 27, across the parks, related to the 40th birthday of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, including a family-friendly community celebration in the Marin Headlands. For details on these events, and more ways to celebrate, visit Golden Gate at 40.