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International Children’s Day at the Barracks
On Sunday, June 8, 2025 Sonoma State Historic Park hosted International Children’s Day, in collaboration with La Luz Sonoma Valley. Hundreds of visitors and families enjoyed crafts tables, games, “tattoos”, Read more.
Toscano Tea Shines Spotlight on Historic Hotel, Kitchen and Dining Room
A great big THANK YOU to all our wonderful guests who joined SPParks volunteers for a lovely tea-fueled celebration of the Historic Toscano Hotel and Kitchen. On a glorious Spring... Read more.
History Lives on at Rancho de Petaluma
The Petaluma Adobe, a National Historic Landmark, is the largest adobe building remaining in the United States. It was built between 1836 and 1846 by General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo. Read more.
Petaluma Sheep are sheared and ready for summer!
A spectacular sunny warm day greeted all the sheep, chickens, children, and other visitors to the annual Sheep Shearing Day at the Petaluma Adobe on Saturday, April 12, 2025. All... Read more.
SAVE THE DATE: Toscano Tea May 18th
TOSCANO TEA, Sunday, May 18, 2025, 12:30 pm. Toscano Hotel & Kitchen. 20 East Spain Street, Sonoma, CA. Tickets $60 – Available at the Barracks Gift Store Read more.
Women’s History Crawl Celebrates California Women
The inaugural Women’s History Crawl at the Sonoma Barracks on Saturday March 1, 2025, was a huge success. Hundreds of visitors attended the event despite the cool windy start of Women's History month. See photos and Read more.
SAVE THE DATE: Women’s History Crawl – March 1st
Women’s History Crawl: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11 am – 5 pm, Sonoma Barracks A free event celebrating the contributions of women in California history. More than 15 participating organizations... Read more.
Petaluma Adobe Featured in State Parks Weekly Digest
State Park Interpreter Jennifer Hanson was interviewed for the September 27th, 2024 issue of the State Parks Weekly Digest for a special article on the Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park... Read more.
Holiday on the Northern Frontier Delights Visitors
The holiday spirit was alive and well once again as the rain stopped just in time for the annual open house event at Sonoma State Historic Park on December 14, 2024. This year’s celebration featured the Blue Wing Inn festively decorated for holiday revelry, including photos with Santa, clove orange making for the kids, and Alex’s XXX Moonshine for the rest of us. Read more.
It’s a great time to JOIN or RENEW your SPParks Membership!
Once again it’s time to support your local historical treasures. A 2025 membership in Sonoma Petaluma Parks Association enables our State Historic Parks to interpret, preserve, and protect our unique historical sites for generations to come. Read more.