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 [...]
Cornerstone Club Salon with Erin Garcia
Members at the Cornerstone Club Level are cordially invited to join us for the inaugural Cornerstone Club Salon, a new opportunity for Petaluma Historical Library & Museum donors to connect with like-minded community members and [...]
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 [...]