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News Stories Examine Junipero Serra’s Legacy
Opinion pieces that appeared in recent editions of the Press-Democrat and the New York Times examine the legacy of Junipero Serra and the California missions in the light of the... Read more.
State Parks remain closed, Barracks Gift Store open
The Sonoma State Historic Park and Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park remain closed to help safeguard public health during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Sonoma Barracks Gift Store, on the Sonoma... Read more.
Barracks Gift Store chosen one of the top three in Sonoma Valley
The Barracks Gift Store has been selected as one of the three best gift shops in Sonoma Valley by the readers of the Sonoma Index-Tribune. We’ve made it to the finals, Read more.
“A Saint’s Sins”, NY Times Opinion piece 8/16/2020
Black Lives Matter protests led to removal of Confederate icons from their pedestals. Reconsideration of a different history prompted activists to tear down statues of Junipero Serra and demand reconsideration... Read more.
Jim Carr Profile in Argus-Courier, July 16, 2020
Jim Carr, a long time member of the Sonoma Petaluma Parks Board, was recently profiled in the Petaluma Argus-Courier. Jim was a key figure in initiating the project to restore the walls... 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.