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.
Music at the Chapel: The Oakland Jazz Choir Returns!
August
TBD
August 24, 2025
3:00PM - 4:00PM
We are excited to welcome once again, the Oakland Jazz Choir to beautiful St. Peter’s Chapel. This exciting jazz choir delivers exquisite multi-part harmonies, performing original and contemporary arrangements from the bebop era to modern day jazz and pop with songs by hit makers such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Dizzy Gillespie, Pat Metheny & Freddie Mercury
Mare Island Founders Day 2025
September
TBD
September 14, 2025
TBD
Join us on September 14, 2025, as we celebrate Mare Island Founders Day — a day to honor the rich history, legacy, and community spirit of Mare Island. Details coming soon!
Founder’s Day Living History Tour: WWII Edition
September
TBD
September 14, 2025
1pm-4:30pm
Join us for Founder’s Day: WWII Living History Tour on Sunday, September 14 at Mare Island’s historic Admiral’s Mansion. Experience an immersive walking tour with live reenactments of shipbuilders, welders, and the crew of the USS Indianapolis, plus music, drinks, and a silent auction. Tickets will go on sale soon—step into history and help preserve Mare Island’s legacy.
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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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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