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Farragut’s Press – Fall 2022

This newsletter may be of interest to our members in the Bay Area.

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F a r r a g u t ’s P r e s s

The Mare Island Historic Park Foundation presents the Fall 2022 Farragut’s Press newsletter. Press the button below to browse our most recent and archived newsletters.

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Mare Island Historic Park Foundation · 1100 Railroad Ave · Vallejo, CA 94592 · USA

USS Camanche Presentation

Some of our members may be interested in this local event.

The Mare Island Historical Park Foundation invites you to the Speaker Series: USS CAMANCHE – Confederate Raiders and Defending the San Francisco Bay on November 19th –

Who: Anyone with an interest in the San Francisco Bay Area during the Civil War.

What: A presentation by historian Robert Bailey of the life of a Civil War era monitor in the San Francisco Bay Area.

When: November 19th, 3:00-4:00 PM.

Where: St. Peter’s Chapel, 1181 Walnut Ave, Mare Island.

How: Tickets are limited. $15/person for advance purchase and $20 at the door. Mare Island Historic Park Foundation members are free. All proceeds benefit the Foundation.

For Details and to Purchase Tickets Visit: https://ConfederateRaiders.eventbrite.com

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION: The Mare Island Historic Park Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the rich and diverse history of the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. For more information, tours, and experiences on the Island, visit mihpf.org .

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Mare Island Historical Society · 250 13th St · Vallejo, CA 94590-6448 · USA

Last call to purchase tickets before we sell out

For those members who are local to the Bay Area, this event may be of interest.

On Sept 16th, 1854, Commander David Farragut officially opened the Mare Island Naval Shipyard.

The Mare Island Historical Park Foundation invites you to come celebrate: Mare Island Founders Day – September 16th –

Who: Foundation members and Mare Island residents, businesses, and stakeholders.

What: A backyard dinner, including a little history and Foundation update, to benefit the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation, stewards of the Admiral’s Mansion, St. Peter’s Chapel, and the former (and future!) museum.

When: Sept 16th, 5:00-7:30 PM.

Where: The gardens of the Admiral’s Mansion, 1065 Walnut, Mare Island.

How: Tickets are limited. $30/person ($25 for kids 12 and under), includes dinner and a drink (Foundation members get an additional drink ticket). Deadline for purchasing tickets September 9. All proceeds benefit the Foundation.

For Details and to Purchase Tickets Visit: www.mihpf.evenbrite.com

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION: The Mare Island Historic Park Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the rich and diverse history of the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. For more information, tours, and experiences on the Island, visit mihpf.org.

Mare Island Historical Society · 250 13th St · Vallejo, CA 94590-6448 · USA