Come visit us and the Museum of History Benicia every 4th Thursday at the Benicia Farmer's Market!

The Society has arranged for a private, docent led tour of St. Peter's Chapel on Mare Island, available exclusively for our members at discounted pricing. Space is limited, ticket purchase is required.

Don’t miss this private tour of the oldest existing U.S. Naval Chapel and its stunning Tiffany windows.

The Society's private docent led tour of Mare Island will begin at 11am. Please arrive at 10:45am to allow time for parking. Free parking is available in front of the chapel or in the parking lot located across the street.

After the tour, members are encouraged to walk down to the Mare Island Brewery Coal Shed to enjoy lunch with your fellow members and view the historic ship fleet from San Francisco’s Hyde Street Pier that is being temporarily docked on Mare Island.

This is a members only event. Not a member yet? Become a member today! 

Questions or issues? Contact us.

Come visit us and the Museum of History Benicia every 4th Thursday at the Benicia Farmer's Market!

Come visit us and the Museum of History Benicia every 4th Thursday at the Benicia Farmer's Market!

Several of our local "old-timers," including former Mayor and current Society historian, Jerry Hayes, past Society president Bonnie Silveira, and Ruth Workman will tell stories from their lives growing up in Benicia. Moderated by Society Vice President, Terrence Bennett.

Presented in collaboration with the Benicia Public Library.

Come visit us and the Museum of History Benicia every 4th Thursday at the Benicia Farmer's Market!