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.

Speaker Series: Cryptology

March

 TBD

March 2, 2025

3p

Author Ralph Simpson will discuss over 2000 years of cipher evolution, starting with Julius Caesar and continuing to today with modern public key cryptography.

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 The Quarters Coffee House 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

Music at the Chapel: A Celebration of St. Patrick's Day

March

 TBD

March 16, 2025

3PM

Enjoy a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration at this concert by Irish singer Robert Scott! Robert will perform a wide array of traditional Irish tunes. After the concert, you can enjoy a delicious Mare Island Brew in our beer garden on the lawn of the Chapel. Great fun for everyone!

Irish Musician Robert Scott

Speaker Series: The Magic of Organs

April

 TBD

April 13, 2025

4p

Join us in “All Things Organ” and surround yourselves in the resonant and inspiring sounds of our beautiful St. Peter’s Chapel Pipe Organ, our fourth pipe organ installed in 1966.

VOENA Presents Voices of Unity

May

 TBD

May 4, 2025

3:00 - 4:30PM

Join VOENA, the renowned children’s choir, for a vibrant afternoon of music that blends nostalgic classics with global influences, featuring legendary songs that resonate across generations and cultures.

VOENA Children's Choir Performs

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
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