August 9, 2026: Mare Island Navy Hospital Area Tour by Dr. Tom Snyder
Join naval historian, retired Navy physician, and author Dr. Thomas L. Snyder for an exclusive guided tour exploring the historic Mare Island Naval Hospital, now home to Touro University's Lander Hall. As the author of Mare Island Naval Hospital: A History, 1864–1957, Dr. Snyder brings decades of research and firsthand knowledge to this fascinating tour. Learn how the Navy's first West Coast hospital evolved into a nationally recognized medical facility, pioneering innovations in military medicine while caring for generations of sailors and Marines. Along the way, discover the hospital's remarkable architecture, its role during wartime and the 1918 influenza pandemic, and the lasting legacy it left on Mare Island and naval medicine.
Date: August 9, 2026
Time: 10AM - 2PM
Location: Touro University, Lander Hall.
Tickets: $25
