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.
Founders Day Living History Tour: 250 years of American history. 142 years of shipbuilding at Mare Island.
September
TBD
September 13, 2026
1:30pm-4:30pm
Step into 250 years of American history and explore Mare Island’s 142-year shipbuilding legacy through a guided walking tour with live reenactments by the Interpreting History Acting Players.
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Open Chapel (2nd & 4th Sundays)
September
TBD
September 27, 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 and answer questions. Dates may occasionally change due to private event rentals, so please check for updated schedules before visiting.
Mare Island Birds of Prey
October
TBD
October 4, 2026
3pm-4:30pm
Discover the remarkable birds of prey that call Mare Island and the surrounding North Bay home with Adrian Johnson of West County HawkWatch.
Mare Island Navy Hospital Area Tour by Dr. Tom Snyder
October
TBD
October 11, 2026
10am-12pm
Join Naval historian Dr. Tom Snyder for a guided tour of the historic Mare Island Navy Hospital, now home to Touro University’s Lander Hall. Discover the stories, architecture, and legacy of this important naval medical site.
Open Chapel (2nd & 4th Sundays)
October
TBD
October 11, 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 and answer questions. Dates may occasionally change due to private event rentals, so please check for updated schedules before visiting.
Speaker Series: Haunted Mare Island
October
TBD
October 24, 2026
3pm
Prepare to unlock the chilling mysteries of Mare Island's past! Join us for our next Speaker Series event on October 25th at 4pm, featuring Jeffrey Dwyer, Ph.D., a renowned paranormal investigator.
Open Chapel (2nd & 4th Sundays)
October
TBD
October 25, 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 and answer questions. Dates may occasionally change due to private event rentals, so please check for updated schedules before visiting.
Speaker Series: World War II Shipyards by the Bay
November
TBD
November 15, 2026
3pm-4pm
Discover how the San Francisco Bay Area became a World War II shipbuilding powerhouse in this engaging presentation by historian and author Nicholas Veronico.
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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