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 – 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: [...]
What Was Worn in Mexican California: Myth Versus Reality
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesDiscover what the people of Mexican California (1822-1846) really wore, and what their clothing reveals about the era. Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:00 - 12:30 pm Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th Street (Corner [...]
Write Long and Beautiful Letters: The Vallejos’ Californio Correspondence
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesAuthors Rose Marie Beebe and Robert Senkewicz illuminate the life of the Vallejo family and the 19th century Californio experience. Sunday, October 6, 2024 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 [...]
2024 Poesía del Recuerdo/Poetry of Remembrance Community Reading
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesMembers of the community are invited to attend the annual Día de los Muertos “Poesía del Recuerdo /Poetry of Remembrance” celebration. Featured speakers include Lalin the Poet (Luis Vasquez), Gina Tello Bugarin, Irma Vega Bijou, Maria [...]
Annual Cemetery Walk 2024
Cypress Hill Cemetery 430 Magnolia Ave, Petaluma, CA, United StatesGhosts of Petaluma’s Past Come to Life on Our Annual Cemetery Tour! THE PETALUMANS OF YESTERYEAR PRESENT THEIR 25th ANNUAL CEMETERY WALK October 19, 2024 - Starting times: 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 am $15 Members/Students, [...]
What’s Your Story, Petaluma? A Community Festival at the Museum
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesA day of fun for all ages! Explore Petaluma's storied past and enjoy entertainment and activities throughout the day. Sunday, October 20, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th [...]
2024 Candle Light Procession – El Dia De Los Muertos Petaluma
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesSaturday, October 26 6PM-10PM At the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St. A Fun Family Event! The Procession starts at St. Vincent's Church Plaza at 6 PM. We walk toward A St., go [...]
Author Event and Book Signing with Alan Butler and Katherine J. Rinehart
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesAuthors Alan Butler & Katherine J. Rinehart will discuss and sign their new book, The Petaluma River, A Sketch Journal and Brief Historical Overview. Saturday, November 9, 2024 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm Petaluma Historical [...]