The greatest story Jack London ever wrote, it’s been said, is the story he lived.
“Jack London State Historic Park — Discover Your Call of the Wild” will honor the 100th anniversary of his London’s death with a yearlong calendar of special events. The renowned writer, adventurer, social activist, innovator and pioneering farmer passed away on November 22, 1916 at his beloved Beauty Ranch in Glen Ellen.
Throughout 2016, Jack London State Historic Park — the mountain top land that was London’s ranch —will mark this Centennial milestone and pay tribute to London’s legacy with hikes, readings and special events.
These ongoing activities will be featured and regularly updated online at jacklondonpark.com.
* “The Klondike Challenge,” a call to log 500 miles walking throughout the Bay Area in 2016, a nod to Jack London’s 500 mile trek during the Canadian gold rush
* First look screening of “Jack London: 20th Century Man,” a feature-length documentary for PBS produced by Oakland based filmmakers Chris and Holly Million.
* Ongoing hikes at the Park to explore the place where London lived, wrote and drew his inspiration: themed Nature hikes, a spring photography walk as well as various fitness hikes (check Park website for details)
* Student writing contest inspired by Jack London’s books
* East Bay events planned for Oakland’s Jack London Legacy Celebration 2016 will include an exhibit and lecture at the Oakland Library as well as 11 months of programs and events sponsored by the California Writers Club, Alameda County Historical Society and others.
* Sonoma Arbor Day event: The planting of seedlings from “Jack’s Oak,” the 400 year old Heritage Oak Tree
* Piano concerts, lectures, Art in the Park, and book club discussions
* Plowing Play Day in May
* Gala in the Winery Ruins on September 17
* Light painting at the Wolf House in October
* “The Great Read” of White Fang, a cooperative initiative from Oakland and Sonoma libraries
* London historical photography exhibition
As always, visitors can experience the spectacular 1400 scenic acres and 29 plus miles of trails at the Park, which was once the place London roamed and from where he drew his inspiration.
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