The Peña Adobe Historical Society celebrated National Hispanic American Heritage Month at the Society’s open house on September 14th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Over 135 visitors toured the historic Peña Adobe, one of the oldest structures in Solano County.  Dating back to 1842, the Adobe was once the home of the Juan Felipe Peña family, who with the Vaca family, settled in Vacaville over one hundred seventy-five years ago. 

5th generation Peña descendents, Cecelia Peña and Darlene Coombs Stewart led tours of the Museum and made corn husk dolls with the youngsters, while Native American docents Armando Perez and James Tunstall shared the history of the local Patwin including the amazing life of Chief Solano of Suisun.

Park visitors met with Scott Griffin of Griffin Coins who shared coins from Latin America and gave away Mexican pesos!  Award winning singer Jimena Izquierido of Woodland mesmerized the crowd with her powerful voice!

Whip Master Francisco Pulido of Dixon, aboard his horse Brownie,entertained park visitors performing roping tricks.  Francisco also offered pony rides for the kiddies and everyone enjoyed churros made by Churro My Heart from Fairfield!

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