“Kids Day at the Adobe” at Peña Adobe Park, Saturday, Nov 2, 2019 from 11am -2pm
November 2, 2019 |
Come see the historic Peña Adobe, one of the oldest structures in Solano County. Dating back to 1842, the Adobe was once the home of the Juan Felipe Peña family, who with the Vacas, settled in Vacaville over one hundred seventy five years ago.
Stop in the adjacent Mowers-Goheen Museum, and see local artifacts that
include Peña family children’s toys, ladies dresses from the turn of the
century and a woolly mammoth bone!
Fun activities will include acorn grinding on authentic mortar and pestles, making corn husk dolls, and writing with quill pens & ink. Take a nature walk up to the Pioneer Grave Monument. Learn about the Native Americans who lived
here before the Peñas and Vacas arrived from Native American Park Docent
Armando Perez.
McQueeney’s Goat Ranch will be joining the fun and sharing a few of their goats with us! Visit with these naturally curious animals and learn how goats provide a natural and organic way to clear land of overgrown brush and invasive plants without harming our environment!
Joining the event is Solano County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ryan Wallace of the Sheriff's K9 unit. Established in 2002, the Solano County Sheriff's Office K9 unit participate in public demonstrations, visit schools, and neighborhood watch meetings, as part of the Community Oriented Policing Program.
Robert Magarrell of Travis Air Force Base is a family man, and kid at heart, who finds joy in the small and simple things in life like playing his harmonica. Sgt. Magarrell’s book “Mr. Cat and the Mat” is first in a series of Mr. Cat stories.
The focus of his story centers on teaching a valuable life lesson to children with rhyme and humor. It’s a fun book for kids to read with wonderful illustrations by Easter Joyce Diaz. Magarrell will be conducting readings and signing copies of his book during the “Kids Day” event.
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy under towering oak trees and don’t forget to have your face painted!
This event is free! There is no charge for admission into the historical park, adobe or museum. For questions call (707) 447-0518. If you have a passion for local history and are interested in tours, volunteering, or more information, e-mail us at penaadobe@gmail.com.
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Website:
www.penaadobe.org |
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| Location Information |
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Peña Adoobe Historic Park |
Off Interstate 80 at Peña Adobe Rd.
To the left of Lagoon Valley Park's entrance.
Vacaville, CA 95687 |
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| Contact Information |
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Peña Adobe Historical Society |
| Email:
penaadobe@gmail.com |
| Phone:
707-447-0518 |
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