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.
Magical Glass: A Holiday Celebration of Stained Glass
December
TBD
December 21, 2025
10a & 2p
Celebrate the holidays with art and history at St. Peter’s Chapel. Explore world-famous Tiffany stained glass windows and make your own stained glass craft in this free family workshop. Two time slots available.
Open Chapel (2nd & 4th Sundays)
December
TBD
December 28, 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.
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.
Open Chapel (2nd & 4th Sundays)
January
TBD
January 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, answer questions, and help you experience the beauty and heritage of Mare Island’s most beloved landmark.
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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