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.

Open Mare Island Self-Guided Tour
November
TBD
November 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.
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Open Chapel (2nd & 4th Sundays)
November
TBD
November 9, 2025
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.

Music at St. Peter’s Presents: The Valley Quartet Returns!
November
TBD
November 23, 2025
3-4pm
MIHPF welcomes back the Valley Quartet to St. Peter’s Chapel for an entertaining pre-Thansgiving concert based on folk and country themes, along with some fun holiday classics!

VOENA Concert: Voices Of Winter Lights
December
TBD
December 7, 2025
2p & 6p
Celebrate the holidays with this magical concert by VOENA Children’s Choir. They will present a full musical and visual experience of familiar carols, accompanied by St. Peter Chapel’s own silver handbells and guest artist Drumdala.

Music at the Chapel Presents: The American Canyon High School Chamber Choir Holiday Concert - A Trip Around the World For The Holidays
December
TBD
December 14, 2025
3p-4p
Join us for A Trip Around the World for the Holidays with the American Canyon High School Chamber Choir at historic St. Peter’s Chapel! Enjoy an afternoon of festive and global holiday music surrounded by Tiffany stained glass and holiday décor.

Music at the Chapel Presents: Vallejo Choral Society’s Holiday Concert – Carols and Lullabies
December
TBD
December 20, 2025
2p-3:15p
Join us for a heartwarming holiday concert featuring the Vallejo Choral Society performing Carols and Lullabies in historic St. Peter’s Chapel.

Speaker Series: The Vallejo Family and the Making of California
January
TBD
January 11, 2026
3pm
Join award-winning authors Rose Marie Beebe and Robert Senkewicz as they bring to life the story of General Mariano G. Vallejo and his family through more than 180 personal letters written between 1846–1888. Discover how the Vallejos navigated California’s turbulent transformation from Mexican to American rule and shaped the cultural and political identity of the region.

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!
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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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