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.

Open Mare Island Self-Guided Tour

March

 TBD

March 8, 2026

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/lor driving tour.

Open Mare Island 2025

Music at the Chapel: Jaunty Irish Tunes to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

March

 TBD

March 15, 2026

3p-4p

A lively afternoon of traditional and modern Irish folk music—sing-along songs, dance-ready instrumentals, and classic session sounds to set the St. Patrick’s Day mood.

Open Chapel (2nd & 4th Sundays)

March

 TBD

March 22, 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, answer questions, and help you experience the beauty and heritage of Mare Island’s most beloved landmark.

Speaker Series - San Pablo Bay Tidal Marsh Changes

March

 TBD

March 29, 2026

3p-4p

Join Wildlife Biologist Meg Marriott for a talk on recent ecological changes and restoration efforts in the San Pablo Bay tidal marshes.

Open Chapel (2nd & 4th Sundays) Copy

April

 TBD

April 12, 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, answer questions, and help you experience the beauty and heritage of Mare Island’s most beloved landmark.

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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