Founders Day Celebration 2023

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

MIHPF Events

The Mare Island Historic Park Foundation is proud to host and share in a number of events during the year that help us fundraise and educate the public about the historic island. Learn more about the latest happenings below.

Holiday Concert: Vallejo Choral Society

December

 TBD

December 21, 2024

2PM

Join us for a moving and thought-provoking program with two stunning interpretations of Magnificat - the first by Antonio Vivaldi and then by Dale Trumbore – along with seasonal Christmas carols and choral favorites by John Rutter, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Arvo Pärt, John Gardner, and Tomás Luis de Victoria performed in the beauty of St. Peter’s Chapel.

Music at St. Peter's Chapel presents the Vallejo Choral Society for a holiday event

Speaker Series: Kamikaze!

January

 TBD

January 5, 2025

3p

Embark with Dr. Rob Hoffman of the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory on a historical journey spanning eight decades, from a pivotal amphibious operation in the 1940s to the high desert of Nevada during the peak of the Cold War era.

MIHPF's Annual Sailor's Cellar (Garage Sale)

January

 TBD

January 17, 2025

& January 18 | 9a-3p

Stop by Building 46, the former Mare Island Museum, for our garage sale. We are selling tools, furniture and other items that are not part of our artifact collection. The sale will take place Friday and Saturday from 9am to 3pm at 1100 Railroad Avenue on Mare Island.

mare island garage sale

Open Mare Island Self-Guided Tour

March

 TBD

March 9, 2025

12p-2p

Discover 142 years of Mare Island Naval Shipyard history at Open Mare Island! Start at Admiral’s Mansion to pick up your free map and enjoy a coffee, then explore historic sites with docent-led insights on this self-guided walking and driving tour.

Open Mare Island 2025

Mare Island Founders Day 2025

September

 TBD

September 14, 2025

TBD

Step back in time and join us for a blast from the past! Celebrate 170 years of Mare Island's history at our Founders Day extravaganza. On September 15th, from 1 pm to 4 pm, immerse yourself in family fun, live music, silent auctions, and more. Entry is free, with paid activities for all ages. Don't miss this nostalgic celebration! Remember to bring your own chair for a comfortable day of festivities!

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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