News
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.
Spooktacular Sonoma
On Halloween eve, 4-7pm, little costumed creatures visited shops around the Sonoma plaza looking for treats. Many stopped at the Barracks where park staff and docents awaited them. No treats, Read more.
Fandango!
On September 21, our annual Fandango event was held at the Petaluma Adobe. This had been a traditional seasonal celebration of the Spanish and Mexican settlers, we maintain that spirit... Read more.
Press-Democrat Story, Sept 22
Highlight and click on this link to access an article in the Sept 22 edition of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat about the first printing presses in Sonoma: http://santarosapressdemocrat.ca.newsmemory.com/?publink=117d1153c Read more.