News
P-D July 26, 2020 article about Junipero Serra legacy
This article was written by Steven W. Hackel, history professor at UC Riverside and biographer of Father Serra, and appeared in the July 26, 2020 edition of The Press-Democrat. Serra’s... Read more.
J. A. McNear, aka Jerry Pozo
Jerry Pozo, aka Father Buenaventura Fortuni when at the Sonoma Mission, plays another historic role in Petaluma, interpreting J. A. McNear for the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum. To see... Read more.
Parks Update
Hi, SPParks Members and Friends As we enter our fourth month of COVID-19 mitigation, SPParks hopes you had a happy, safe and well holiday with your friends and close family. Read more.
Toscano Hotel Sign Facelift
Thanks to the SPParks Board, SPParks members and the Sonoma/Petaluma State Historic Parks staff the Toscano Hotel sign got a much-needed facelift. The sign was replaced using the original font. Read more.
Happy 80th to Tamra Rollins
When I reached out to you all a few weeks ago, I received this response from long-time Toscano Kitchen Docent, Tamra Rollins. I hope you enjoy it as much as... Read more.
2019 VIPP Report
Here is Joleen’s report on the contributions of our docents and volunteers in 2019. All the numbers are here on docent and volunteer hours, as well as lots of photos... Read more.
Parks Closure
Effective March 14, 2020, all venues at Sonoma State Historic Park and Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park are closed. Read more.
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Jan 30, 2020
About eighty docents, parks volunteers, and their guests gathered on January 30 at the Veteran Memorial Building in Sonoma to be feted by our local parks staff at the annual... Read more.
Victorian Christmas Crafts Workshop
The 30th Annual Victorian Christmas Crafts Workshop was held on a warm, dry Sunday on November 17 at the General Vallejo Home (Sonoma State Historic Park). We had sixteen tables... Read more.
SPParks Annual General Meeting
On the evening of November 13, about fifty members, guests and staff gathered for the SPParks Annual General Meeting. People gathered in the A/V room at the Barracks for snacks... Read more.