John Muir National Historic Site
John Muir Birthday/Earth Day Celebration!
A Day of Nature, History, and Community
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez, California
Admission: Free
Join us for a special event celebrating the life and legacy of John Muir. This family-friendly day of activities, exhibits, and performances highlights Muir’s contributions to conservation and encourages environmental awareness.
Parking and Transportation: Free parking is available at Alhambra High School (Alhambra Avenue at “D” Street). A shuttle service will provide transportation between the parking area and the event site.
Event Schedule
10:00 a.m. — Gates Open with Bagpipe Procession
10:30 a.m. STAGE — Music by the Piedmont Highlanders Drums & Pipes Band
11:15 a.m. STAGE — Music by Jack Grady O’Neil from Ancestral Water
11:30 a.m. Silent Auction Opens
11:45 a.m. STAGE —John Muir tells stories from his life— with Ranger Frank Helling portraying John Muir
12:15 p.m. STAGE — Music by The Gaelic Muses
1:00 p.m. STAGE — John Muir Conservation Awards presented
1:20 p.m. STAGE — John Muir birthday celebration
- K. Lynn Berry, General Superintendent,
- John Muir Association, Linda Vida, President.
- Join John Muir for birthday cake!
1:50 p.m. STAGE — Music by The Irish Newsboys
2:00 p.m. Silent Auction Closes (must be present to win)
3:00 p.m. STAGE — Music by San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers
4:00 p.m. John Muir Birthday–Earth Day Celebration Ends (Gates close at 5:00 p.m.)
*Times and events are subject to change
Ongoing & Additional Activities:
- By the Windmill: Junior Ranger activities with National Park Service rangers
- Self-Guided Tours: Explore the Muir House and its grounds at your own pace — available all day
Free
