25 Organizations Dedicated to Marin History Come Together for a Free Public Celebration of Heritage and Community.

A guided look at how landscapes and stories have shaped the Presidio over time. 

Come to the National Park and show your We Can Do it Spirit by coming dressed as a Rosie or in your best 1940s garb! 

From laundresses working in the military fort, to female leaders of the Native American Occupation, to formerly incarcerated women sharing their stories on the island today, women’s history is everywhere on Alcatraz. 

The Indigenous Peoples' Day Sunrise Gathering on November 27th are organized by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes.

Join local historical and cultural organizations and explore the rich historical heritage of the region!

Join in the fun of an old-fashioned hay harvest! Learn about historic farming equipment, make some hay crafts, and help bring in this year's crop.

Join in the fun of an old-fashioned hay harvest! Learn about historic farming equipment, make some hay crafts, and help bring in this year's crop.

Join in the fun of an old-fashioned hay harvest! Learn about historic farming equipment, make some hay crafts, and help bring in this year's crop.

Take a trip out to the island and make some art while learning about the history of Angel Island!

Meet the vaqueros, traders, cooks, and crafts people who lived in Alta California. Weave baskets, dip candles, braid rope, lasso with vaqueros and play historical games. Bring a picnic and watch history come alive!

Alcatraz will be filled with military and civilian reenactors on Living History Day, giving visitors a sense of who occupied the island during the Civil War.

Take a trip out to the island and make some art while learning about the history of Angel Island!

Join National Park Service Rangers, and Volunteers as we demonstrate what life was like for all who served here during the American Civil War.

Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month in the Outdoor Nature Lab with ‘ottoy Initiative leaders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino. On both Sundays, they will demonstrate how to create traditional dolls and boats and provide materials so participants can make their own to take home. 

Learn more about our communities diverse history from supporting groups including Novato's Multicultural Advisory Commission, Novato Unified School District, School Fuel, Hamilton Tk - 8th School Mothers Club, North Marin Community Services, Novato Unified School District, and the Marin Indian Alliance.

A day of fun for all ages! Explore Petaluma's storied past and enjoy entertainment and activities throughout the day.

Come and celebrate a great afternoon of Music and History.

The free all-day festival, curated by Northern Sierra Mewuk Basketweaver Jennifer Bates, is a rare opportunity to meet and interact with highly skilled California Indian Artisans from across the region who will be demonstrating their traditional crafts including basketweaving, cordage and jewelry making, acorn cooking, traditional dance, and more.

Join us for a "Flipping the Boat" miniature boat making workshop, where we'll dive into untold stories and flip the script on history!

Join us for a "Flipping the Boat" miniature boat making workshop, where we'll dive into untold stories and flip the script on history!

Sonoma State Historic Park is thrilled to announce its upcoming event, "Children's Day," taking place at the Barracks on Saturday, May 4th, from 11 am to 3 pm. This free family-friendly event promises a day of excitement and entertainment for children of all ages.

Come to Rose Pak Upper Plaza in San Francisco Chinatown to explore the history of Angel Island through some fun activities!

In this fascinating and fun program, Junior Rangers will uncover the mystery of how San Francisco Bay came to be. Our educators will take little ones on a magical journey back thousands of years, to a time when the San Francisco Bay was a grassland river valley.