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.

Speaker Series: The Vallejo Family and the Making of California

January

 TBD

January 11, 2026

3pm

Join award-winning historians Rose Marie Beebe and Robert Senkewicz for an intimate look at the Vallejo family and their profound influence on early California. Drawing from more than 180 personal letters spanning 1846–1888, this lecture explores how Californios navigated annexation, identity, and survival during a pivotal era in state history. Doors open at 2:00 PM for book sales and mingling; the program begins at 3:00 PM.

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.

Open Chapel (2nd & 4th Sundays)

January

 TBD

January 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, answer questions, and help you experience the beauty and heritage of Mare Island’s most beloved landmark.

Open Chapel (2nd & 4th Sundays)

February

 TBD

February 8, 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.

Open Chapel (2nd & 4th Sundays)

February

 TBD

February 22, 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.

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
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