Best Army Barracks Santa Rosa Near Me

4worldlovers: The Salvation Army is an integral part of the Christian Church, although distinctive in government and practice.


The Army's doctrine follows the mainstream of Christian belief and its articles of faith emphasise God's saving purposes. Its objects are the advancement of the Christian religion, of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial to society.


Salvation Army places of worship are Christian churches open to the community they serve and offering a warm welcome to all.


Most hold weekly worship services, usually on a Sunday. Other weekday and evening activities may include prayer groups, family events, lunch groups, youth clubs and meetings for seniors.

4worldlovers: The bonds we form. The battles we face. See what it means to fight and win as a United States Marine.


The belonging Marines share is more than mere togetherness. It’s a collective fight for a common purpose.


To uphold the trust our Nation places in each of us, every Marine must meet every Marine standard.

For a people. A place. An idea. Protecting its interest and guarding its ideals, our Nation is our purpose.

The Marine Corps is more than a career path. It is a life path. The day one becomes a Marine brings purpose to every day that follows.

Finding purpose and your place in a common cause. What you truly long for is discovered by fighting for it. This is where the battle begins.

4worldlovers: NO. 3 MISSION SAN FRANCISCO SOLANO - On July 4, 1823, Padre José Altamira founded this northernmost of California's Franciscan missions, the only one established in California under independent Mexico. In 1834, secularization orders were carried out by Military Commandant M. G. Vallejo, and Mission San Francisco Solano became a parish church serving the Pueblo and Sonoma Valley until it was sold in 1881.

Location: Sonoma State Historic Park, NW corner of Spain at 1st St E, Sonoma

NO. 4 GENERAL M. G. VALLEJO HOME - The home of General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, known as 'Lachryma Montis' (Tears of the Mountain), was built in 1850. Its name was derived from the springs that now are the source of Sonoma's water supply. General Vallejo, born at Monterey July 7, 1808, was commander of the northern Mexican frontier, founder of the Pueblo of Sonoma, and a member of the first Constitutional Convention of California.

Location: Vallejo Home, Sonoma State Historic Park, Spain at 3rd St W Sonoma

NO. 5 FORT ROSS - Founded in 1812 by Russians from Alaska. When Russians withdrew to Alaska in 1841, Captain Sutter bought the improvements and supplies. The State acquired the fort in 1906 and the remaining buildings-Greek Orthodox Chapel, Commandant's Quarters, and Stockade-were restored. The chapel, destroyed by fire in 1970, was reconstructed in 1974.

Location: 19005 Coast Hwy, State Hwy 1 (P.M. 33.0), 12 mi N of Jenner

NO. 7 BEAR FLAG MONUMENT - On June 14, 1846, the Bear Flag Party raised the Bear Flag on this spot and declared California free from Mexican rule. Following the raising of the American flag at Monterey July 7, 1846 by Commodore John Drake Sloat, on July 9 the Bear Flag was hauled down and the American flag raised in its place by Lieutenant Joseph W. Revere, U.S.A., who had been sent to Sonoma from San Francisco by Commander John B. Montgomery of the U.S. Sloop-of-War Portsmouth.

Location: Sonoma Plaza, E Spain and 1st St E, Sonoma Plaza

NO. 17 BLUE WING INN - Erected by General M. G. Vallejo about 1840 to accommodate emigrants and other travelers, the Inn was purchased in gold rush days by Cooper and Spriggs, two retired sea-faring men, and operated as hotel and store. It was among first hostelries in Northern California. Notable guests, according to local tradition, included John C. Frémont, U. S. Grant, Governor Pío Pico, Kit Carson, Fighting Joe Hooker, William T. Sherman, Phil Sheridan, and members of the Bear Flag Party.

NO. 18 PETALUMA ADOBE - Vallejo’s Petaluma Adobe, Petaluma Adobe served as the center for General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo’s 66,000-acre working rancho from 1836-1846. It was once the largest privately owned adobe building in Northern California; Vallejo sold the building and surrounding acres in 1857. The Native Sons of the Golden West acquired the Adobe in 1910 and the State of California obtained it in 1951.

NO. 234 LUTHER BURBANK HOME AND GARDEN - In this garden Luther Burbank wrought with living plants to bring to the world greater fertility, wealth, and beauty, developing new varieties that produced better fruits and more beautiful flowers.

NO. 237 TEMELEC HALL - This structure was erected in 1858 by Captain Granville P. Swift, a member of the Bear Flag Party, using stone quarried here by native Indian labor. General Percifor F. Smith, U.S. military commander in California, lived in the little house nearby in 1849.

NO. 316 PRESIDIO OF SONOMA (SONOMA BARRACKS) - Sonoma Barracks was erected in 1836 by General M. G. Vallejo. It became the headquarters of the Bear Flag Party, which in June 1846 proclaimed a 'California Republic' and raised the Bear Flag on Sonoma's Plaza. Twenty-three days later, on July 7, 1846, Commodore John Drake Sloat took possession of California for the United States government. Stevenson's Regiment, Company C, U.S.A., occupied the barracks in April 1847.

Location: Sonoma State Historic Park, NW corner of E Spain and 1st St E, Sonoma

NO. 392 BUENA VISTA WINERY AND VINEYARDS - Founded in 1857, this is the birthplace of California wine. Its founder, Colonel Agoston Haraszthy, called the father of the state's wine industry, toured Europe in 1861 to gather grape vine cuttings, he also oversaw planting the vineyards and digging wine storage tunnels into the limestone rock of the hillsides.

4worldlovers:
Endangered Species Day and 2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In 1973, the bill was passed with almost unanimous bipartisan support to protect species in danger of extinction. Fifty years later, 55 species have recovered—including the bald eagles we regularly see along the Laguna de Santa Rosa! While bald eagles are no longer on the list, 1,678 animal and plant species are listed as threatened or endangered and 23 species have gone extinct. Clearly more work is needed!


Our conservation and restoration work throughout the watershed help in the important work to save rare and endangered species.

Read more about the ESA and how our programs helps ensure the survival of many endangered or threatens species in the May issue of our e-news.

Camp Tule is a nature-based cay camp where children ages 6-12 are given space to nurture their creativity and spend time exploring and playing in nature. We are excited to invite campers back for another summer of outdoor adventures and fun!

We will be taking a short break from our community education events during the month of July! But don't worry, we will be back in August, with a great lineup of community education events that we know you will enjoy. Keep an eye out for our announcements so you don't miss out on any of the fun!

This year’s fundraising event hosted a small group from our philanthropic community to raise critical funds to support our mission-driven programs. This limited-seating event brought together major donors, new and sustaining, to raise vital funds for our restoration and education efforts. We want to extend a big thank you to our sponsors, event partners, attendees, staff, and volunteers who made this event a success!