The second annual Women’s History Crawl returned this weekend to the Barracks at Sonoma State Historic Park, offering a free afternoon devoted to the stories of women who shaped California’s past.
Participating groups including Jack London State Historic Park, Marin History Museum and the Sonoma Valley Woman’s Club Foundation each shined a spotlight on a woman of particular significance. The afternoon, organized by California State Parks, also featured several interactive elements, such as a bingo card that guests young and old stamped at each group’s table to win donated prizes.
From left, Penelope Poulos, 11, and sister, Lilliann Poulos, 12, and their mother, Jodi Volovick, all of Kenwood, make sketches as they take part in activities during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. Participants take part in activities to complete bingo cards and win donated prizes.(Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
April Farnham, a California State Parks interpreter, talks to guests about famous author, Maria Amparo Ruiz de Burton, next to a life size photo of Burton, during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
April Farnham, a California State Parks interpreter, talks about famous author, Maria Amparo Ruiz de Burton, as Phyllis Gallaway of Santa Rosa, right, Patty Peterson, center right, and Karen Garcia, third from right, both of Napa, all listen during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
Daisy Kao Powers, 7, of Napa, looks at a figurine as she takes part in activities to win prizes at Pond Farm Pottery of Guerneville’s table, during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. Participants take part in activities to complete bingo cards and win donated prizes. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
From left, Penelope Poulos, 11, and sister, Lilliann Poulos, 12, and their mother, Jodi Volovick, all of Kenwood, make sketches as they take part in activities during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. Participants take part in activities to complete bingo cards and win donated prizes.(Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
People visit tables in a circle near the barracks during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
A park interpreter stamps a guest’s bingo card during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. Participants take part in activities to complete bingo cards and win donated prizes. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
Sara D’Ambrogia, park interpreter for Samuel P. Taylor State Park, right, talks to guests during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
A guest holds historic post cards, one of many prizes given to those participating in several activities during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. Participants take part in activities to complete bingo cards and win donated prizes. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
A woman wears a Women’s History Month sticker during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
April Farnham, a California State Parks interpreter, talks about famous author, Maria Amparo Ruiz de Burton, as Phyllis Gallaway of Santa Rosa, right, Patty Peterson, center right, and Karen Garcia, third from right, both of Napa, all listen during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
Agatha Haslam, back left, and Binky Thorsson, right, both of Petaluma, dressed as 1800’s women’s suffragists, laugh as they hang out with California State Park’s mascot, “Cali the Quail” during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
Agatha Haslam of Petaluma, dressed as a 1800’s women’s suffragist, poses with California State Park’s mascot, “Cali the Quail” during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
Connie Williams, Petaluma history librarian, talks to guests about famous sculptor Mary Fuller McChesney, during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
Laurie Prothro, board member of Steward of the Coast and Redwoods, laughs with guests during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
April Farnham, a California State Parks interpreter, hands out information about famous author, Maria Amparo Ruiz de Burton, to Lilliann Poulos, 12, right, with her sister, Penelope Poulos, 11, and their mother, Jodi Volovick, back, all of Kenwood, as Phyllis Gallaway of Santa Rosa, back left, watches, during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
Ward Eldredge, California State Park’s district curator, talks to guests about Charmian London, representing Jack London State Park, during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
April Farnham, a California State Parks interpreter, talks to guests about famous author, Maria Amparo Ruiz de Burton, next to a life size photo of Burton, during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
Melissa Jacobson, retired history professor from Diablo Valley College, talks about Pioneer women in front of a projection screen during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
People visit tables in a circle near the barracks during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)
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Daisy Kao Powers, 7, of Napa, looks at a figurine as she takes part in activities to win prizes at Pond Farm Pottery of Guerneville’s table, during the Second Annual Women’s History Crawl in celebration of Women’s History Month at Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma, Saturday, March 7, 2026. Participants take part in activities to complete bingo cards and win donated prizes. (Darryl Bush/For The Press Democrat)