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Published on November 19, 2024
Sonoma County to Commemorate Jack London with 108th Anniversary Memorial at Historic ParkSource: Evilninja, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Fans of author Jack London will gather this Saturday in Sonoma County to mark the 108th anniversary of his passing. The tribute begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Happy Walls Museum in Jack London State Historic Park, located at 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, according to KRON4.

The event includes a half-mile walk to London’s gravesite, offering a chance for reflection amid the park’s serene landscape. As noted on the Jack London State Historic Park's website, a golf cart will be available for those needing assistance to ensure accessibility.

The ceremony will feature a song dedicated to London by musician Jeff Falconer and a service led by Volunteer Park Historian Lou Leal. Attendees will reflect on London’s legacy as a writer, adventurer, and innovative farmer.

The event is free, though a $10 parking fee applies. London, author of The Call of the Wild, died at age 40 on November 22, 1916. His enduring legacy includes his literary achievements and vision for sustainable farming, which he hoped would surpass his fame as a writer.