Announcing the California Hall of Fame 17th Class ⭐

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM E-NEWS • JANUARY 2024 • View as Webpage

Announcing the 17th Class of the

California Hall of Fame!

We are thrilled to announce the extraordinary individuals who will be taking their well-deserved places in the 17th class of the California Hall of Fame:

Helene An

Willie L. Brown, Jr.

Vinton Cerf

Ava DuVernay

The Go-Go's

Thelton E. Henderson

Los Lobos

Cheryl Miller

Leon E. Panetta

Brenda Way

An induction ceremony will be held in February, followed by the opening of the 17th class artifact exhibit. Join Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and the California Museum in celebrating this stellar lineup of California trailblazers by tuning into the induction ceremony livestream! Details will be posted in the coming weeks at CAHallofFame.org.

Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom Announce the 17th Class

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ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA HALL OF FAME

The California Hall of Fame celebrates Californians whose achievements have made history and changed the state, the nation and the world. Launched in 2006, the program serves as the California Museum’s annual gala and the premise of on-site and online exhibitions inspiring visitors to make a mark on history. Learn more at CAHallofFame.org and follow #CAHallofFame on social media for updates.

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