by BHM Offices | Aug 2, 2019 | Events, News & Notes
The Benicia Historical Museum is proud to announce a concert featuring world celebrated singer Nikolai Massenkoff, founder and star of the colorful, universally acclaimed “Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival”. The concert takes place on Saturday, September 7 at 8 PM in...
by BHM Offices | Mar 8, 2019 | Events, News & Notes
Two men from opposite ends of the world come together to celebrate their passion for music. These true masters of their instruments create a musical experience that goes well beyond any musical genre. Their music, together with their lighthearted banter, is always met...
by BHM Offices | Feb 28, 2019 | Events, Exhibits, News & Notes
Continuing the ongoing renovation of the Museum’s permanent exhibit offerings, our new Early California Exploration, Colonization, and Immigration gallery is now open. The gallery features Early Explorers, Spanish and Mexican California, General Vallejo and...
by BHM Offices | Nov 16, 2018 | Benicia History, From the Archives, News & Notes
by Beverly Phelan Ferry service in Benicia dates back to 1847 after Robert Semple and Thomas Larkin purchased the City’s section of the Suscol Grant from Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo. One of the conditions set by Vallejo for the sale of the land grant acreage was that a...
by BHM Offices | Sep 5, 2018 | From the Archives, News & Notes
by Beverly Phelan The Majestic Theatre in Downtown Benicia opened with great fanfare on February 23, 1920. By 7:30 PM – opening time – there were more than 1200 people waiting to be admitted, with only half of the people fortunate enough to get in at the first show!...
by BHM Offices | Jun 29, 2018 | Events, News & Notes
“Benicia’s Gold Rush Story” showcases artifacts, narratives, and maps highlighting Benicia’s significant role in the California Gold Rush. Artifacts include items uncovered at the von Pfister dig site, gold mining tools and objects, assaying...
