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The Board of Directors of the Benicia
Historical Museum is composed by members of the museum elected
for terms of three years. The elections are held during the
Annual Membership meeting every September. |
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David Galligan
President |
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Jim Trimble
Vice President |
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Doris Laux
Treasurer |
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Lisa Argue
Asst. Treasurer |
Donna Worthington
Secretary |
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Kellie McCormick
Asst. Secretary |
Daniel Dempsey
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Glenn Boatman
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John Halliday
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Toni Haughey
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Larry Lauber
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James Lessenger
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Mary Marino
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Louise Martin
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Bill Whitney
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A message from The Board
What makes Benicia special? The Benicia Historical Museum answers
that question in part through the fulfillment of its mission, "to share
the story of Benicia’s place in the history and development of our
country." That this is possible is because of the dedication of a small
group of Benicians who in the early 1980s were determined to preserve
the history of this historic town. It was because of their efforts that
the City of Benicia recognized the uniqueness and value of preservation
of this National Historic Place. On December 7, 1982, the Benicia City
Council dedicated the Camel Barn complex that houses the Museum. The
Museum was dedicated on May 19, 1985.
The museum complex is comprised of four buildings. At present, the main
museum exhibits are housed in building #9 on the second floor. The first
phase of new interactive exhibits created by Anne Toxey and Patrick
McMillan of Toxey/McMillan Design Associates has been installed. The
storyboards have been completed. As funds become available, these
exhibits will be built out to display more detail and create interactive
projects. Toxey/McMillan are world-renowned artists in their field and
have contributed their time and talent to the Museum. In addition to the
museum displays, building #9 provides a spacious hall, which can be
rented for weddings, receptions, concerts and newly inaugurated Murder
Mystery Theater Dinners. Work is progressing on the Spenger Gardens
behind this building.
A large warehouse type building houses the storage of artifacts, offices
for the curator and accessioning, fundraising, volunteers and education.
We expect to use space in this building for an Industrial History
Exhibit. Behind this building the Galilee, the greatest of Matthew
Turner’s ships is housed. There is also space here for the "hands on"
activities for the many classes of students who come to the Museum.
One smaller building houses the museum office. Another is the
architecturally beautiful Powder Magazine in which we are continuing our
work on the exhibit of the Arsenal and Military history. We have special
projects for the ship Galilee and the Scampo fishing boat, important
vessels in Benicia, California and U. S. history. The Scampo is in the
upper parking lot of the museum. A local group of ship lovers is paying
attention to the needs of protecting and restoring this historic boat.
Is Benicia special? We at the Museum think so. We think you will become
more enthusiastic about the greatness of this little city on the
Carquinez Strait when you visit and see the beautiful sandstone
structures that are being preserved by the Museum, along with the
history of the city and with the cooperation of the City of Benicia. The
enormity of our stewardship, which can be achieved only by the dedicated
Board and Staff along with many volunteers, is an awesome responsibility
that we take very seriously.
We invite you to visit. We hope that all Benicians visiting will
recognize the value of membership in this prestigious organization. You
will agree that Benicia is special.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Board of Directors
Museum Director
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