Rowland Freedom Center

04/27/2026

The Thunderbirds passing by our tent.

03/26/2026

It is our pleasure to cordially invite you to the Rowland Freedom Center ‘Heroes Through History’ 250-year Anniversary celebration. This distinguished event will be held on May 30, 2026, beginning at 6:00pm, with VIP guest access at 5:30pm. The gala will be held at our museum located at 300 County Airport Rd. Suite C4 in Vacaville.

Join us for an elegant evening dedicated to honoring the legacy of our armed forces and preserving the stories that have shaped our nation’s history. Hear remarks from our Guest of Honor, Herm Rowland, benefactor, and Chair Emeritus of the Rowland Freedom Center. Herm will share his personal mission, vision, and incredible life’s journey.

The gala will also feature a keynote address by National Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, Julie Clark. Julie was among the first of female pilots to work for a major airline and has been voted as “Performer of the Year” several times over the years for her air show
performances.

Attached is a formal invitation to join us to celebrate our heroes throughout history in this formal event showcasing a sit-down dinner, special speakers, and a live band. The funds raised at the gala directly benefit local high school scholarships, museum programs, display preservation, and military history education.
To learn more about the Rowland Freedom Center and to purchase tickets, please visit our website at www.rowlandfreedomcenter.org. For further questions and/or information, please contact Jennifer House at 530-310-6123 or you may email her at [email protected]

We look forward to sharing this memorable occasion with you!

Sincerely,
Your friends at the Rowland Freedom Center

03/18/2026

Join us at our 2nd annual Decades Dance on April 17 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM! Enjoy live music, dancing, classic cars, food, warbirds, and so much more!

02/25/2026

Join us for our 2nd Annual Decades Dance on April 17th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM!

Buy YOUR tickets now at:

https://www.rowlandfreedomcenter.org/events

02/04/2026

Due to the water being shut down at the museum on Wednesday February 4 to repair a line break, the museum will be closed until Thursday February 5.

01/29/2026

The first year of the Rowland Freedom Center’s High School Speech Competition is in the books! A huge thank you to the participating schools, Kairos Public Schools Luminary Academy, Buckingham Charter School and Vacaville Christian High School. We are proud of all 8 contestants who made it to the finale! Scores were all very close!

Thank you to the Golden Hills Mustang Club for your generous $1,000 contribution awarded to the winner Tyler Collins, representing Buckingham! Congratulations to runner up Adryanna Pabalate, representing Kairos Public Schools Luminary Academy, who received a $500 scholarship from RFC. 6 of the contestants were awarded a $100 scholorship from RFC also. Again, we are so proud of each of these amazing individuals.

Len Augustine, RFC’s Board Chair welcomed contestants and guests, and our Board Secretary, John Evalle kept things lively as Master of Ceremonies. Thank you judges, Jennifer House, Paul Mirich, Shaina Whaley, Keith Hitzeman, and Bob Hampton. 🙌🏼

01/21/2026

On Saturday January 24, the Rowland Freedom Center will be closing at noon to prepare for our annual Volunteer Dinner! Our way of thanking the volunteers for all of the hard work they have done and the amazing displays they helped to create. If you would like to participate in next year's dinner, we are currently accepting volunteer applications for all positions. Please see our website at www.rowlandfreedomcenter.org or call (707) 449-3402.

The Rowland Freedom Center is a nonprofit aviation and military museum located in Vacaville at the Nut Tree Airport.

12/20/2025

We are trying to contact the family of Captain Edmond John Landers, who died in Vietnam May 15, 1968. If anyone knows how to contact his family, please let us know by either calling the Museum at (707) 449-3402 or our General Manager, Paul Mirich at (707) 301-0905.

12/11/2025

Congratulations Vacaville Christian School students for participating in the very first Rowland Freedom Center Scholarship Speech Competition! Each participant did an outstanding job presenting a speech on what American Exceptionalism means to them. One winner and two runner-ups will now advance to the finals in 2026!

Congratulations Jamie Camilleri on your first-place win, and congratulations Liam Varty and Mason Armstrong on being the runner-ups! We look forward to welcoming you back for the speech-off finals!

The first place winner at this competition was awarded a $500 scholarship and the overall winner in 2026 will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

12/09/2025

The Rowland Freedom Center was proud to donate this beautiful Strawberry Kiss Cake for the Opportunity House Gala dessert auction. It brought in a generous $1,000 contribution! Congratulations Opportunity House for your continued success in providing a hand-up approach to individuals in need. Solano County is fortunate to have your services! The RFC is proud to be a community sponsor.