4/15/2023 at 3 pm: Paul Mirich As the Executive Director of The Rowland Freedom Center for the past 9 year, Paul will share some amazing aspects of his time working in the Center, and talk about the most unique and intriguing items that have passed through their doors.
Our Monthly Walking Tours start back up on May 6th! They will be every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am to 12pm. The first Saturday will be the usual Buck Avenue walking tour, viewing the historical houses from the sidewalk and learning about their history. The third Saturday will be for our […]
U.S. Air Force 1965-1993Cold War 1965-1991Vietnam War 1967-1973 (POW)Persian Gulf War 1991 Mr. Richard Brenneman led a long and fantastic career, including being awarded a Silver Star Citation, which reads: "On 13 November 1967: This officer distinguished himself by gallantry and intrepidity in action in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while […]
The Vacaville Museum Guild announces its up-coming garden tour on May 13th, 2023. Seven lovely gardens will be featured this year—from downtown to away from town, fromintimate to grandiose, and from low-water to lush.This year's tour will run from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., giving garden lovers plenty of opportunity to see all the gardens. […]
Jon Mendle has performed around the country since his Carnegie Hall debut at age 19 and has drawn widespread praise for his virtuosity and musicianship. Soundboard magazine called his debut album L’Infidele “a beautiful disc.” Yo-Yo Ma, who in 2010 invited Jon to join him and the Silk Road Ensemble on a 10-concert tour, called […]
On June 9th the Museum is excited to host ‘Cousins Maine Lobster Truck.’ From 4-8 pm, come to the Museum to get a lobster roll, sit in the courtyard with your own blankets/chairs, and listen to the Live Music Center’s Jazz quartet. The gallery will be open for visitors, along with the gift shop. A […]
Paul was raised and educated in Milton, MA completing a BA in Physics at Holy Cross in 1969. Although he was awarded a teaching fellowship at MIT/Boston University, the Air Force trumped his decision sending him to pilot training in Arizona instead. He served as a reconnaissance pilot/aircraft commander in Vietnam where he completed over […]
Our Monthly Walking Tours start back up on May 6th! They will be every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am to 12pm. The first Saturday will be the usual Buck Avenue walking tour, viewing the historical houses from the sidewalk and learning about their history. The third Saturday will be for our […]
Musical Americana returns! Band of the Golden West woodwind quintet will play in the Museum Courtyard, under the shade of our elm trees this July 4th! Comprised of flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon, this ensemble will feature patriotic music appropriate for the whole family! The Museum will be serving hot dogs, popcorn, and […]