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Butter & Egg Parade Rocks Petaluma
Thanks to the leadership of SPParks President Anne Cox and her volunteer helpers, General Vallejo’s Rancho rocked the Petaluma Butter & Egg Days parade with steers, sheep, horses, veggies and adobe bricks, all creatively made with recycled, sustainable materials. Read more.
Sonoma State Historic Park Launches Mission Minecraft Project
Sonoma SHP announced the completion and launch of a free educational Minecraft server, providing an opportunity for kids of all ages to take a virtual tour of the San Francisco Solano Mission. For those who are unfamiliar, the Minecraft video game is akin to a digital set of Legos, allowing you to unleash your imagination. Read more.
Butter & Egg Days Parade Needs Volunteers
Petaluma Adobe SHP staff and SPParks are joining together to participate in the Butter & Egg Days Parade in downtown Petaluma on Saturday, April 20th. The theme is Greener Pastures... 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.
Petaluma Ghost Walks Bring History to Life
If you want to enjoy an illuminating walking tour through Petaluma history, join State Historic Parks Docent Jerry Pozo and other Petalumans of Yesteryear on a winter Ghost Tour. Tickets may be purchased through the Petaluma Museum Association. Read more.
Mission Fountain Flows Again!
Thank you to SPParks, Sonoma State Historic Park Staff and in particular, Jim Danaher, for repairing our Mission San Francisco Solano fountain. To see the fountain in full flow mode, Read more.
HOLIDAYS ON THE NORTHERN FRONTIER – A Joyful Event
Once again, a very festive holiday celebration was enjoyed by hundreds of visitors to the Sonoma State Historic Park on December 9, 2023. The Barracks hosted children’s craft tables and refreshments, as well as a special appearance by Santa Claus. The Toscano Hotel rocked the Pickle Creek String Band, the Blue Wing Inn glowed in its once-a-year cameo, and the Mission hosted three sessions of sing-along holiday carols. Read more.
32ND ANNUAL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CRAFTS WORKSHOP
Sonoma Petaluma Parks, Inc. (SPParks), in conjunction with Sonoma State Historic Park, hosted the 32nd Annual Victorian Christmas Crafts Workshop on Sunday, November 12th at Lachryma Montis (the General Vallejo Home). Read more.
New York Times Recommends Sonoma State Historic Park
The California Today section of the New York Times, Nov. 8, 2023 edition, suggests Where We're Travelling.... Sonoma State Historic Park. Read more.
Tickets for Christmas in the Mission available 11/18/23
Tickets for the Christmas singalong in the Sonoma Mission, part of Holidays on the Northern Frontier event on December 9th, will be available Saturday, November 18th, 2023, from 10 AM to noon at the Mission. Suggested donation is $2.50 per ticket, limit 4 tickets per person. Read more.