2024 Exhibition-Schedule
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesAFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE ARTS February 9 -March 31 Presented in partnership with Petaluma Blacks for Community Development, the exhibition will celebrate Black History Month through the lens of African Americans in the arts. CORNERSTONE: [...]
Weekly Downtown Petaluma Historical Walking Tours 2024
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesCome tour historic downtown Petaluma, guided by a docent in period attire! Saturdays through August And Beginning in September: Saturdays AND Sundays until November 10 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Please meet on the steps [...]
Current Exhibit: Her Side Of The Story
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesDiscover the stories of California's often-overlooked pioneer women who blazed trails and left an enduring legacy for generations to come. July 5-August 25 Illuminating the hardships, joys, and lives of female pioneers, Her Side of the [...]
Historic Textiles Tour
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesSee dresses, hats, quilts, and more from the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum's own collection of historic textiles! Sunday, July 14, 2:00 pm Sunday, July 21, 2:00 pm Sunday, August 4, 2:00 pm Sunday, August [...]
Cancelled – Testimonios: Early California through the Eyes of Women, 1815-1848
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesSorry, This Event Has Been Cancelled We will reschedule this presentation in the future but at this time we have no fixed date to share with you. Please keep checking back with us, as we [...]
Coffee and Conversation: The Lewis Family Letters
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesFeaturing letters from California pioneers Elizabeth and John Lewis, read and discussed by Collections Manager Solange Russek and the Petalumans Of Yesteryear. Tuesday, July 30 10:30 - 11:30 Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 Fourth [...]
Through Tamsen’s Eyes: The Story of the Donner Party
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesGain a different perspective on the Donner Party's story through this one-woman show starring Leslie Scatchard as Tamsen Donner. Two Show Dates NEW SHOW DATE ADDED! Sunday, August 11, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Cost - $20 Purchase [...]
“Telling Stories of Mexican California” Opening Reception
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, "Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making." Thursday, September 12, 2024 5:00 - 7:00 PM Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 [...]
Current Exhibit – Telling Stories of Mexican California – September 12
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesOur Current Exhibit: Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making. September 12 - November 3 2024 Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street) Exhibit Hours: [...]
The Petaluma Poetry Walk – 5-6 PM Readings At The Museum
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesThe Petaluma Poetry Walk 11am-8pm, Sunday, September 15, 2024 petalumapoetrywalk.org The Petaluma Poetry Walk is an annual poetry festival founded in September 1996 by the late poet Geri Digiorno. It features over two dozen poets [...]