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.

A Holiday Choral Extravaganza

December 9, 2023

2pm

Saturday, December 9 | 2 - 3:30pm

Join us for a holiday choral extravaganza, featuring two local choral groups. First, you'll hear from The Vallejo Choral Society followed by the Napa Methodist Cathedral Choir. Each chorus will present a joyful array of Holiday tunes, including a few sing-alongs. You may have heard these groups before, as each has been featured in concerts at St. Peter's in the past.  

The doors will open at 1:30pm to give you time to not only see the luminous Tiffany stained glass windows, but also enjoy an interlude of holiday tunes on the pipe organ.

Seating is limited, so book your tickets early!

Ticket Prices: Adults - $15 | Children under 13- $10| MIHPF receive a $5 discount.

Napa Methodist Choir performs at St. Peter's Chapel

MIHPF Presents VOENA: Voices of the Night Before Christmas

December 17, 2023

3PM

Join the Mare Island Historical Park Foundation at a unique holiday celebration concert at St. Peter's Chapel with the magical performance by the acclaimed VOENA children's choir!

VOENA's debut concert at St. Peter's will fill this extraordinary 1901 Arts & Crafts chapel with their angelic voices in the presence of the luminous Tiffany stained glass windows, and dressed in full Victorian attire. You will experience a musical and visual experience as they present timeless Holiday favorites as well as world music that will surround and astound you. It will be a magical afternoon!

VOENA's mission unites the world with children's voices.  Singers, spanning 35+ cultures, have performed at the White House, World Expo in Japan, Carnegie Hall and the London Olympics.

There is limited space for the concert - book your tickets today!

Ticket Prices:

Adults: $25

Children under 13: $15

VOENA Childrens Chorus Photo

A Candle Light Christmas Concert

December 23, 2023

6pm

Saturday, December 23, 6 - 7pm

A luminous  concert brings together an array of musicians to present the spirit the holiday season. Included will be an array of pieces on the pipe organ, solo voice, a marimba, and even some lively jazz tunes.

Holiday standards will mix with some lesser-known, beautiful songs for a luminous evening.

Free, with donations accepted.

Speaker Series: The USS Langley

June 1, 2024

TBD

We have booked Dr. David Winkler, Staff historian, United States Naval Institute, for a discussion of the incredible history of the USS Langley in 2024. Exact date and time TBD.

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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