Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
Vallejo, California
707-643-0077
vallejomuseum.net
The Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum is located in the heart of downtown Vallejo. It is housed in a beautiful building that was built for the Vallejo City Council in 1927. The museum’s mission is to collect and preserve the history of Vallejo, Mare Island and the surrounding area. The permanent and temporary exhibits are complemented by exhibits that show Vallejo’s cultural diversity and that appeal to all ages including a family-free day. The museum boasts
Connecticut Landmarks | Nathan Hale Homestead
Coventry, Connecticut
860-247-8996
ctlandmarks.org/properties/nathan-hale-
homestead
At the Nathan Hale Homestead, it is 1776, and a war for independence is underway. Learn how members of the Hale family supported the war effort by gathering supplies, helping their neighbors, and serving in the Continental Army. Nathan Hale, Connecticut’s State Hero, was born on the property in 1755. He was recruited as one of America’s earliest spies but was
Connecticut Landmarks | Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden
Bethlehem, Connecticut
860-247-8996
ctlandmarks.org/properties/bellamy-ferriday-
house-garden
Explore the life of Caroline Ferriday, a 20th-century philanthropist who championed human rights and social justice causes around the globe and in Connecticut, where she aided survivors of Ravensbrück concentration camp. A visit to the ten-acre site includes the grounds, a formal parterre garden, and the 18th-century residence built by Reverend Joseph Bellamy. Visitors will discuss the ways that beliefs and values can guide one’s actions by interpreting the lives, actions, and commitments of the house’s former residents.
a working periscope from a World War II-era submarine. Vallejo was the State’s first Capital and has plenty of history to share and enjoy.
caught and hanged by the British in September 1776. In the early 20th century, historic preservationist George Dudley Seymour purchased the home from a family still farming the property and restored it to honor Nathan Hale’s story.