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Sonoma Family Life Magazine

Piano Program Celebrates Mother’s Love

Before Glen Ellen’s Jack London State Historic Park was a place to hike on the weekends, it was the home of the park’s namesake and his wife, Charmian. A professional pianist, Charmian took a liking to a 1901 Steinway, which the pair bought and took to their ranch. The piano now lives in the House of Happy Walls, which was Charmian’s home after her husband’s death and, at her request, is now a museum. In honor of Mother’s Day, volunteer members of the Jack London Piano Club will tickle the Steinway’s ivories on May 8, 2–4:30 p.m., playing songs that celebrate the love of mothers. Prior to the concert, a free docent tour of the ruins of Wolf House, Jack London’s dream home, will be offered at 11 a.m. And after the concert, trails will be open for hiking. Concert tickets are $20, including the parking fee. The concert can only be accessed via staircase; call 707-938-5216 for questions regarding accessibility. To purchase tickets, go to jacklondonpark.com/events/mothers-day-2022.