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Mare Island Historic Park Foundation Speaker Series: Shackleton's Voyage

  • St. Peter's Chapel - Mare Island 1181 Walnut Avenue Vallejo, CA, 94592 United States (map)

The Mare Island Historic Park Foundation invites you to the Speaker Series: Shackleton's Voyage on June 18th 

Who: Anyone with an interest in naval history and polar exploration. 

What: A presentation by Captain Scott Shackleton, US Navy, Retired, in which he will discuss his fifth cousin, Sir Ernest Shackleton, and his polar expedition from 1914 to 1917. The miraculous survival of the entire expedition crew earned Shackleton worldwide fame, even though his goal to cross the Antarctic on foot was never realized. Captain Scott Shackleton will also discuss the fulfillment of his family's dream when he set foot on the South Pole in 2009. Purchase tickets and see the video presentation at the blue button below.   

When: June 18th, 2:00-3:30 PM

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

How: Tickets are limited. $15/per 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://www.mihpf.org/events

The Foundation is asking for your VOTE. 
Please vote for Mare Island Historic Park Foundation's important proposal to replace deteriorated plastic covers with laminated glass that will restore the windows' brilliance and greatly increase the impact resistance to the covers. To give these windows the protection they deserve, please cast your vote for "St. Peter's Chapel - Stained Glass Windows Protection" during Vallejo's Participatory Budget process.   

Voting period
May 5, 2023, to June 30, 2023

Who's eligible to vote?
- All residents of the City of Vallejo (including unincorporated areas).
- At least 14 years old.
- A voter can select up to two projects. 

How do you vote?
Online: Go to https://pbstanford.org/vallejo2023

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.

Buy tickets now and see the video presentation

All proceeds to benefit the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation! www.mihpf.org

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