Presentation on the early, quirky history of San Quentin Prison (Saturday, March 13, 2027, 10 a.m.) Novato City Hall (901 Sherman). Free and open to the public.  

(This is part of Novato Historical Guild’s membership meeting but everyone is welcome and there is no fee.)

Past Walks/Talks:

San Quentin Early History power point inside the prison followed by walking tour of SQ Village and stop at the prison museum, Marin History Museum, 9/10/26, 10 a.m. – Noon.

Hamilton power point and walk, Novato Historical Guild, 6/27/26, 8/22/26 https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/34520

Jack London and Women Who Were Early Influences in his Life, 6/20/26, Am. Assn. Univ. Women

Hamilton power point and walk for Ignacio Rotary, 5/28/26

Hamilton walk only, private tour, veteran and daughter, 3/29/26

San Quentin power point and walk/tour of museum for SIRS, 11/4/2025

San Quentin power point for Novato Breakfast Club, 1/30/2025 and 2/13/2025

Hamilton Power Point for SIRS, 9/3/24

San Quentin power point and walk Thursday, 11/30/23; powerpoint only 1/30/25 and 2/13/25 (Nov. B/K Club)

Hamilton power point and walk Saturday, 9/9/23

San Quentin power point and walk Thursday, 12/29/22

Hamilton power point and walk Friday, 1/27/23; 9/3/24 (powerpoint only for SIRS group; Hamilton Walk 9/4/24)

others include San Rafael, Sebastopol, Samuel P. Taylor Park, Lake Lagunitas, Rosie the Riveter Museum and waterfront, Novato downtown and wetlands.