News

Cultural Exchange Hub on the Border of Russian and Mexican Frontier – Sept. 21, 2023 Lecture by Igor Polishchuk

Igor Polishchuk, Director of External Relations and a resident historian at Fort Ross Conservancy, will guide us through the intricate web of relationships and influences that shaped Alta California’s history. Read more.

BARRACKS GIFT STORE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Volunteers are needed to assist customers with merchandise selection and purchase in the Barracks Gift Store. If you can come in for a morning or afternoon on a regular basis... Read more.

NATURE & COMMUNITY FAIR IN SONOMA

Many thanks to California State Parks for hosting a successful Nature and Community Event on a hot Saturday, August 12th, 2023. There were plenty of creative and educational activities for... Read more.

Docent Picnic August 20,2023

The Docent Organization annual potluck picnic will be Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Park Creek Village park, 4 pm – 7 pm. Contact Kit Foster to indicate whether you will... Read more.

Docent Book Club-August 26,2023

The Docent Book Club will meet Saturday, August 26, 2023 in the Barracks A/V room, 10 am. Read more.

Docent Organization Quarterly Meeting September 9, 2023

Next Docent Quarterly Meeting SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 10:00 AM Barracks A/V room Read more.

LIVING HISTORY DAY AT PETALUMA ADOBE

On Saturday, May 27, 2023, the Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park hosted a successful return of Living History Day. We are grateful to the many volunteers and staff who dressed... Read more.

SPParks BOARD WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS AND PRESIDENT

The SPParks Board of Directors is proud to announce that it has elected two new members in May, 2023, and chosen a new President of the Board. Anne Cox, our... Read more.

McCormick Lecture: CHINESE IN WINE COUNTRY

Author and 5th generation Napa Valley native John McCormick spoke to a packed house in the Mission Chapel, sharing his research on the overlooked contributions of Chinese immigrants in Napa... Read more.

Children’s Day at the Barracks

On Saturday, April 29, 2023, Sonoma State Historic Park hosted our first Children’s Day event since the pandemic. On a glorious spring day, over 400 people visited the Sonoma Barracks... Read more.