Bigger, Better Moments in Time

To mark its 50th anniversary, the Sausalito Historical Society announced the publication of a colorful, updated edition of the seminal Sausalito history book Moments in Time. The book was edited, researched and designed by Wayne Bonnett, who worked with SHS founder Jack Tracy on the original edition published in 1983....

New Historic Walking Tours

Visitors and locals alike can experience the rich tapestry of Sausalito’s history on a docent–led walking tour presented by the Sausalito Historical Society. One-hour tours meet at the Society’s Ice House Museum, 780 Bridgeway, at 11:30 a.m. on the second and third Saturdays of each month. Tour guide Kara Halvorsen...

Farewell to Robin

Robin Sweeny, Sausalito’s first woman mayor and one-time owner of the ark Mayflower near Main Dock, died last month at 93. During her 28 years on the city council Robin ended up serving as mayor four times. She first moved to Sausalito in 1953 and raised her family on a...

Bill Kirsch Passes Away on Commodore

Longtime waterfront resident, artist and architect Bill Kirsch died on Tuesday, February 27. According to Sausalito Village, of which Bill and his wife Felicity were founding members, “Bill was sitting in his favorite rocking chair at home on Tuesday evening when he simply passed away.” Just two weeks earlier, the Sausalito...

Ferry Tales Fundraiser – November 6

The Sausalito Historical Society invites you to attend their annual fundraiser: SAUSALITO FERRY TALES WHEN: Sunday, November 6  WHERE: The Lighthouse Grill at Harbor Point, 475 East Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley WHAT TIME: The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. A three-course dinner with wines begins at 6:30 p.m. DRESS: Cocktail...

First Wednesday: Where’s Waldo? | April 6

DATE: 4/6/2016 TIME: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM COST: Free LOCATION: Creekside Room Mill Valley Public Library 375 Throckmorton Avenue Mill Valley, California 94941 Join Larry Clinton, past President of the Sausalito Historical Society, and Mike Moyle, SHS member and Chair of the IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center History Committee,...