2024 Exhibition-Schedule

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

AFRICAN 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 States

Come 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 [...]

Donation Appreciated

Current Exhibit – Telling Stories of Mexican California – September 12

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

Our 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:  [...]

Free

Write Long and Beautiful Letters: The Vallejos’ Californio Correspondence

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

Authors 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 [...]

$20

2024 Poesía del Recuerdo/Poetry of Remembrance Community Reading

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

Members 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 States

Ghosts 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, [...]

$15 – $20

What’s Your Story, Petaluma? A Community Festival at the Museum

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

A 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 [...]

Free

2024 Candle Light Procession – El Dia De Los Muertos Petaluma

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

Saturday, 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 States

Authors 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 [...]

Haunted History Ghost Walks

Petaluma Historical Library & Museum 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States

Explore the darker side of history on an enlightening walking tour of downtown with ghostly hosts from Petaluma's past! Weekends (and more) from November 16, 2024 to February 2, 2025 Detailed dates on Eventbrite Meet [...]

$20