Founders Day Celebration 2023

September 14th -16th
Celebrate Mare Island's history through three days of storytelling, tours, and a family-friendly festival.

Upcoming Events

The Mare Island Historic Park Foundation hosts a variety of events throughout the year designed to inspire, engage, and educate the community about Mare Island’s rich history. From concerts and lectures to tours and special gatherings, each event helps bring the island’s stories to life. All proceeds directly support the Foundation’s preservation, restoration, and educational efforts.

Mare Island Navy Hospital Area Tour by Dr. Tom Snyder

April

 TBD

April 12, 2026

2pm

Join Naval historian Dr. Tom Snyder for a guided tour of the historic Mare Island Navy Hospital, now home to Touro University’s Lander Hall. Discover the stories, architecture, and legacy of this important naval medical site.

Garage Sale

April

 TBD

April 24, 2026

9a-3p

Mare Island Garage Sale April 24 (Friday) – April 25 (Saturday) 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Mare Island Museum 1100 Railroad Ave, Vallejo Join us for a two-day garage sale featuring a wide range of unique and hard-to-find items, including historic artifacts, machinist tools, Navy electronics and radio equipment, hand tools, power tools, furniture, metal cabinets, and more. Whether you’re a collector, maker, or just looking for practical finds, there will be something worth browsing. Cash preferred.

Open Chapel (2nd & 4th Sundays) Copy

April

 TBD

April 26, 2026

11a-2p

Visit St. Peter’s Chapel, home to the largest collection of Tiffany stained-glass windows in a single location. The chapel is open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month for self-guided visits and quiet reflection. Volunteers are on site to share history and answer questions. Dates may occasionally change due to private event rentals, so please check for updated schedules before visiting.

Open Chapel (2nd & 4th Sundays)

May

 TBD

May 10, 2026

11a-2p

Visit St. Peter’s Chapel, home to the largest collection of Tiffany stained-glass windows in a single location. The chapel is open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month for self-guided visits and quiet reflection. Volunteers are on site to share history and answer questions. Dates may occasionally change due to private event rentals, so please check for updated schedules before visiting.

Music at the Chapel: American Canyon High School Choir presents A Soundtrack of the Year

May

 TBD

May 17, 2026

3p-4p

A moving choral performance by the American Canyon High School Chamber Choir, sharing a musical reflection of their year together. The program features a diverse range of pieces spanning genres, cultures, and time periods—brought to life by a talented group of young vocalists. ([Visit Vallejo][1]) [1]: https://www.visitvallejo.com/events/upcoming-events/music-at-the-chapel-american-canyon-high-school-chamber-choir?utm_source=chatgpt.com "American Canyon High School Chamber Choir"

Open Chapel (2nd & 4th Sundays)

May

 TBD

May 24, 2026

11a-2p

Visit St. Peter’s Chapel, home to the largest collection of Tiffany stained-glass windows in a single location. The chapel is open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month for self-guided visits and quiet reflection. Volunteers are on site to share history and answer questions. Dates may occasionally change due to private event rentals, so please check for updated schedules before visiting.

Contact Us

Questions or comments? Reach out to us and we'll respond promptly!

Mail to: P.O. BOX 4540, Vallejo, CA 94590
Visit St. Peter's Chapel: 1181 Walnut Ave, Vallejo, CA 94592
Visit Admirals Mansion: 1065 Walnut Ave, Vallejo, CA 94592
Visit Library: 1175 Nimitz, Suite 170, Vallejo, CA 94592
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