Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park

Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park was the main residence of Rancho de Petaluma, the agricultural em

LIVING HISTORY DAY IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!!!!Come and see the varqueros, traders, and workers of Mexican California ONLY...
05/09/2026

LIVING HISTORY DAY IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!!!!

Come and see the varqueros, traders, and workers of Mexican California ONLY at the Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park TODAY from 10am to 4pm!

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Experience a day in Mexican California.At Petaluma Adobe Living History Day, history comes alive through storytelling, m...
05/09/2026

Experience a day in Mexican California.

At Petaluma Adobe Living History Day, history comes alive through storytelling, music, craftsmanship, and community.

Walk through the adobe walls of General Vallejo’s rancho. Meet volunteers in authentic clothing. Join a docent-led tour and hear stories of life in the 1840s.

Bring a blanket, enjoy the spring landscape, and take in a slower pace of life from another time.

“This unique, annual event continues to immerse and inspire people to experience Mexican California in the 1840s.”

📅 Saturday, May 9
🕙 10 AM – 4 PM

A meaningful day for families, history lovers, and anyone looking to connect with California’s past.

Looking for a hands-on experience the whole family can enjoy?At Petaluma Adobe Living History Day, you won’t just watch ...
05/06/2026

Looking for a hands-on experience the whole family can enjoy?

At Petaluma Adobe Living History Day, you won’t just watch history—you’ll be part of it.

On May 9, try your hand at:
• Rope making
• Historic games
• Basket weaving
• Blacksmithing and woodcarving demos

Meet the people who shaped early California and explore life inside General Vallejo’s adobe rancho.

This is history you can see, hear, and experience.

🕙 10 AM – 4 PM
🎟 Affordable admission for all ages

Bring a picnic and spend the day with us!

Step back into the 1840s at Petaluma Adobe Living History Day!Join California State Parks on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from...
05/03/2026

Step back into the 1840s at Petaluma Adobe Living History Day!

Join California State Parks on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM for a family-friendly event that brings Mexican-era California to life at General Vallejo’s historic rancho.

Meet vaqueros, traders, cooks, and craftspeople. Watch live demonstrations like blacksmithing and woodcarving. Try hands-on activities like rope making, historic games, and basket weaving.

Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and enjoy a spring day surrounded by history.

🎟 Admission:
Adults $3 | Youth (6–17) $2 | Under 5 FREE
(State Park passes accepted)

📍 Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
3325 Adobe Rd, Petaluma

🚫 No food concessions on site | Please leave pets at home

Learn more: parks.ca.gov/petalumaadobeshp

🐑 We have Lulu, Darla, and Medium here at Petaluma Adobe's SHEEP SHEARING DAY, happening NOW in Petaluma, CA! 🥳🥳🥳The eve...
04/11/2026

🐑 We have Lulu, Darla, and Medium here at Petaluma Adobe's SHEEP SHEARING DAY, happening NOW in Petaluma, CA! 🥳🥳🥳

The event is running from 11am to 2pm, with the last sheep being shorn at 12:30pm. Come on out and see how wool goes from sheep to sweater!

🏞 The Junior Ranger Program at Petaluma Adobe has officially begun! Check out our first class of Petaluma Adobe Junior R...
03/30/2026

🏞 The Junior Ranger Program at Petaluma Adobe has officially begun! Check out our first class of Petaluma Adobe Junior Rangers! 😃

😱 Did you miss out on our first couple of programs? No need to worry! 📆 Our next Junior Ranger Program will be a part of our big annual springtime event on Saturday, April 11th: 🐑 SHEEP SHEARING DAY!!

🎊 Come and join us on Saturday, April 11th from 11am to 2pm to watch live sheep be sheared by a professional shearer! Prospective Junior Rangers can expect to earn a log book and a wooden badge upon completion of their Junior Ranger activity. Hooray! 🎉🎉🎉

We can't wait to see you there!

🐾 We had a furry friend visit the Petaluma Adobe recently: a 🐱 bobcat!
02/12/2026

🐾 We had a furry friend visit the Petaluma Adobe recently: a 🐱 bobcat!

👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 Last week, we welcomed a new class of freshly-trained teachers who are eager to bring their classes to our immers...
01/30/2026

👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 Last week, we welcomed a new class of freshly-trained teachers who are eager to bring their classes to our immersive 🌲 Environmental Studies Program at Petaluma Adobe SHP🏞!!

❓️What is the Environmental Studies Program?

✍️ The Environmental Studies Program (ESP) is a statewide day-program that allows students to live a historic lifestyle and learn about their environment. It encourages problem-solving, self-learning, teamwork, and many other skills.

📍 At Petaluma Adobe SHP, we train our teachers to prepare their class to experience the rancho lifestlye of 1830s Mexican California 🐮. The program offers opportunities for historic cooking, wool spinning, woodworking, candle dipping, basket weaving, and more! 🤩

💡 Interested in reserving a spot for next year? Check out our website at 💻 www.parks.ca.gov/petalumaadobeshp or email us at [email protected] for more information!

✨ Choir Ticket Giveaway! ✨Join us for a special Holiday on the Northern Frontier Choir Ticket Giveaway today from 10 AM–...
11/22/2025

✨ Choir Ticket Giveaway! ✨

Join us for a special Holiday on the Northern Frontier Choir Ticket Giveaway today from 10 AM–Noon at Mission San Francisco Solano (114 E Spain St, Sonoma).
Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a suggested donation of $2.50 per ticket.

🎶 Your ticket secures your spot for the Choir Sing-Along—part of our beloved Holiday on the Northern Frontier event—happening Saturday, December 13th with performances at 5 PM, 6 PM, and 7 PM.
Kick off your holiday season with music, community, and festive cheer at the Mission!

📍 Mission San Francisco Solano
🗓️ Friday, Nov 22 | 10 AM–Noon
💰 Suggested donation: $2.50 per ticket
🎄 Choir performances: Dec 13 at 5, 6 & 7 PM

California State Parks supports equal access. Prior to arrival, visitors with disabilities who need assistance or publication in alternate formats, contact (707) 938-9547 | 711, TTY relay services. Petaluma Mothers Club Every

🍂 November at Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park! 🍁Fall is a wonderful time to visit the Adobe and experience life on a ...
11/04/2025

🍂 November at Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park! 🍁
Fall is a wonderful time to visit the Adobe and experience life on a historic rancho. This month, we’re joining our Sonoma park partners for special programs celebrating history, music, culture, and community.

📅 Upcoming Events Nearby:

🎸 Nov 6 — 7 PM
Concert: Michael Belair at the Mission
Mission San Francisco Solano
Jazz, bossa nova & guitar classics in a stunning setting.
🎟 $10 general | $5 SPParks members | Docents & staff free

🎄 Nov 9 — 11 AM–3 PM
Victorian Christmas Crafts
Vallejo Home
Create traditional holiday ornaments — perfect family activity!
Kids 12 & under free with adult park admission

🔥 Nov 15 — 5:30–6:30 PM
Campfire Program
Sonoma Barracks
Cozy fall evening with songs, stories & s’mores! Free.

📜 Nov 20 — 7 PM
Lecture: Vallejo Family Correspondence, 1846–1888
Mission San Francisco Solano
Presented by historians Rose Marie Beebe & Robert Senkewicz
🎟 $10 general | $5 SPParks members | staff free

🚶‍♀️🍃 Nov 28 — 11 AM–12:30 PM
Hike After Thanksgiving
Vallejo Home & Montini Trail
Walk off those leftovers while exploring Sonoma’s history and nature. Free.

✨ We’re excited to bring similar community and cultural programs to Petaluma Adobe in the coming months — stay tuned!

📍 Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
📧 Learn about volunteering: [email protected]

Petaluma Historical Museum Petaluma Rotary

Address

3325 Adobe Road
Petaluma, CA
94954

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+17077624871

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