by Myrna Hayes | Jul 11, 2022 | Events, Frontpage, History, Uncategorized
I gave a guided tour of the July 9, 1917 explosion location, Building 40, a black powder storage magazine, the MacKenzie’s home Building 57 and we took a walk to the Mare Island Naval Cemetery to place flowers and toys for the children at their graves. This...
by Myrna Hayes | Jul 10, 2022 | Events, Frontpage, History, Uncategorized
I am sharing an updated version this morning of the storybook I have written about the MacKenzie Family who were killed in an explosion 105 years ago yesterday, July 9, 1917. Last night late, I added 3 new photos sent to me yesterday afternoon on the explosion...
by Myrna Hayes | Jul 8, 2022 | Events, Frontpage, History
Saturday, July 9, 2022 is the 105th anniversary of an explosion that rocked the US Navy and its’ naval base at Mare Island and killed 6 people, four of which were the Chief Gunner of the Mare Island Naval Ammunition Depot, Allen S. MacKenzie , his 39 year old...
by Myrna Hayes | Jun 20, 2022 | Frontpage, History
Imperial Vision recently completed a great video with Myrna Hayes and the Mare Island Heritage Trusts ongoing battle to Preserve the Preserve.
by Myrna Hayes | Oct 26, 2019 | Commentary, History, News
By Michael D. Setty Between 1854 and 1996, Vallejo was the prototypical “Navy town” as the home of Mare Island Naval Shipyard. For 140 years, Vallejo was a financial ward of the federal government, prospering on annual federal appropriations for Mare Island. Life was...
by Myrna Hayes | Oct 26, 2019 | History
Mare Island Heritage Trust and Friends Accomplishments 2009-2019 Preserve maintenance and visitor services Popular and profitable Camping Program with tent and yurt sites Building and maintenance of 130 acres of trails in a natural environment Installation of numerous...
