Tomales Regional History Center
Step In. Look Back.
Your Historic Journey Starts Here!
Housed in the iconic 1921 Tomales High School Auditorium, the Tomales Regional History Center preserves and inspires interest in the region’s history through its archives, collections, exhibitions, and interpretation; and develops an awareness of the role we all play on the greater continuum of that history. We chronicle the stories and heritage of the region spanning from Point Reyes Peninsula north to Bodega Bay, including the western reaches of Marin and Sonoma Counties.
FREE ADMISSION | OPEN WEEKENDS 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM or by appointment for research and tours.
Join us on Sunday July 19th for “California’s Maritime Highways: The Economic Shaping of Northern California”
Explore how Northern California’s maritime routes—from tule canoes to paddlewheelers—fueled rapid historic economic growth in a talk examining early development across San Francisco, the Delta, and the north coast. Speaker Sheli Smith has dedicated her career to the region’s waterways by leading Gold Rush-era shipwreck excavations, establishing statewide underwater parks, and developing innovative museum programs that bring this history to life.
Sunday, July 19, 2026 | 2:00 PM 3:30 PM
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New at TRHC!
Join us at TRHC’s Stage Gallery for "Making Waves: Ripples of Our Lives"—an exploration of creativity from the next generation.
Missed the Dick Ogg sustainable fisheries talk? Watch it on our YouTube channel.
