Petaluma Historical Library & Museum

Current Exhibit-A Century of Black History Commemorations: A Future of Possibility
2026-02-13 10:00 - 2026-03-29 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 20 4th St, Petaluma, CA, United States
A Century of Black History Commemorations: A Future of Possibility
February 13 – March 29
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum
20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)
Hours: Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission Free, Donations Appreciated
The exhibit will be celebrating 100 years of commemoration Black History. As we enter the centennial, we will highlight the people, events and achievements of the African diaspora in the United States and focus on Black achievement in Sonoma County. The Exhibit will be free and open to the public after the grand opening.
Events At the Museum:
Valentine’s Night Out & Black History Exhibit Opening
February 13, 2026
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum
20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)
Starts at 6:00 PM with Music beginning at 6:30 PM
Tickets: $35 – Available Here

Featuring live music by Sky Palace ( singer-song writer, dancer, actress, model) and Dave Amato (a soulful guitarist that always plays from the heart.)

Whether you’re coming with a partner, friends, or on your own, join us for a stylish Valentine’s night out featuring live music, champagne and refreshments, dancing, and a docent-led tour of our new exhibit, A Century of Black History Commemorations: A Future of Possibility.
Starts at 6:00 PM with Music beginning at 6:30 PM
Tickets: $35 – Available Here or Scan the Code Below:

Story Time at the Petaluma Museum
February 21, 2026
Story Reading at 11 am and 12:30.
This event is for our younger community members. All children must come with an adult. Grab a free book, snack and create an art project with Jose from the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County.

“The History of Slavery in Sonoma County from 1850.”
February 22, 2026
Lecture, 2:30 pm
Amy Kittelstrom is a Professor of History at Sonoma State University who specializes in American thought and culture. She is the author of The Religion of Democracy (Penguin, 2015). She has written critical essays on the state of the American intellectual history. Since 2023, Amy has been the lead investigator of groundbreaking research on the history of slavery in Sonoma County, California, in partnership with the Santa Rosa-Sonoma County NAACP. There will be a question and answer section following the lecture.

Events at other Locations in the Community

February 6, 2026 – The Dorian Mode Black History Jazz Concert
Doors open at 6:30 and concert starts at 7.
Drinks and refreshments will be served
Location – Polly Klaas Community Theater
417 Western Ave. Cost $60.00.
To purchase tickets go to our website at www.pbcd4us.com and scan the QR code.

February 28, 2026 – Annual Black History Month Program at New Life Christian Church
1310 Clegg St., Petaluma.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
The program will highlight the remarkable stories of previous and current generations of African Americans through music, dance, poetry and their fight for justice and equality.

Check our website for additions/changes: www.pbcd4us.com
