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.

CANCELED - Mare Island Navy Hospital Area Tour by Dr. Tom Snyder
August
TBD
August 9, 2026
10am-12pm
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.

Music at the Chapel Presents: Philippine Saringhimig Singers – If We Only Have Love
August
TBD
August 16, 2026
3pm-4pm
Experience the internationally acclaimed Philippine Saringhimig Singers in an inspiring afternoon of sacred music, spirituals, Filipino folk songs, and contemporary choral works celebrating hope and love.
Music at the Chapel: The Works of Beethoven & Mozart
August
TBD
August 30, 2026
3pm-4pm
Music at the Chapel presents The Works of Beethoven & Mozart, featuring a classical violin and piano recital by Berkeley-based duo Opus 4. Join violinist Frank Bliss and pianist Martha Wasley for an afternoon of timeless masterpieces and beloved works by two of history's greatest composers inside the historic St. Peter's Chapel on Mare Island.

Founders Day Living History Tour: 250 years of American history. 142 years of shipbuilding at Mare Island.
September
TBD
September 13, 2026
1:30pm-4:30pm
Step into 250 years of American history and explore Mare Island’s 142-year shipbuilding legacy through a guided walking tour with live reenactments by the Interpreting History Acting Players.

Speaker Series: Haunted Mare Island
October
TBD
October 24, 2026
3pm
Prepare to unlock the chilling mysteries of Mare Island's past! Join us for our next Speaker Series event on October 25th at 4pm, featuring Jeffrey Dwyer, Ph.D., a renowned paranormal investigator.
Speaker Series: World War II Shipyards by the Bay
November
TBD
November 15, 2026
3pm-4pm
Discover how the San Francisco Bay Area became a World War II shipbuilding powerhouse in this engaging presentation by historian and author Nicholas Veronico.

Help us Preserve the Rich History of Mare Island
We honor the island and the integral role it played in defining American History as we know it. Please consider becoming a sustaining member to support our ongoing operation, but you can also see (and contribute to) the specific projects we are currently working on that need your support!
Contact Us
Questions or comments? Reach out to us and we'll respond promptly!
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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