Programs

The Programs and events are devoted to fullfilling the mission of the Society. Programs and events are held at the Goodman Library and are free unless otherwise noted. For tickets, reservations or more information 707-224-1739 or Email: director@napahistory.org. Upcoming programs include:

5th Annual Book & Abandoned Treasures Sale
Saturday, Sept. 11th
10 am-4 pm
Stop by the Society’s Book & Abandoned Treasures Sale during the downtown Wine & Crafts Faire on Sat. Sept. 11th from 10-4 p.m. White elephants and rummage sale items, donated by the public, will be on sale. Proceeds from the sales will help underwrite the Society’s operating expenses.

The Society is accepting used books, DVDs, CDs, and garage sale-like items from the public. If you would like to donate your “white elephants”, in good condition, to the Society’s sale, they can be dropped off at the Goodman Library Tues-Sat, Noon-4 p.m. from August 23-Sept. 10th. Society staff will determine whether the items will be accepted for sale.


Harvesting YOUR History
Open House & Call for Photographs
Sunday, September 12th
12-4 pm
The Historical Society will be partnering on a new book about the history of fruit farming in Napa and needs your photos. On Sunday, September 12th from 12-4 p.m. the public is invited to Harvesting Your History, an open house at the Goodman Library to see the current exhibition Harvesting History and contribute photographs of people with the fruits they have planted, grown, picked, canned or cooked.
Photos can be from centuries ago or as recent as yesterday. The fruit can be apple, apricot, cherry, plum, prune, pear, fig or walnut. We need to know the date of the photo, the people in the photo, location and a brief description about the photo. We’ll be scanning your photo and returning it to you that day so you won’t lose this precious memento, but by participating in our project you’ll become part of history and have your photo considered for this upcoming book, due out in 20ll.


Meet the Winemaker: Freemark Abbey Winery
Harvesting History Closing Reception
Thursday, September 30th
5:30-7:30 pm
This is your last chance to see Harvesting History, the exhibition dedicated to the early wine and fruit history of the Valley. It’s also an opportunity to taste the wonderful wines of Freemark Abbey and meet the winemaker, Ted Edwards. Suggested donation: $5 RSVP-707.224.1739


Coming Soon!
Bridging the Past: The Stone Bridges of Napa County
Tues.-Sat. 12-4 p.m. in October & November 2010
The Napa County Historical Society and Napa County Landmarks present Bridging the Past: The Stone Bridges of Napa County, a new exhibition curated by Sonoma State University student Richie Lemos. On display in October & November at the Goodman Library, this exhibition will show visitors where many of the stone bridges are and were located, learn about the builders and how the structures were built. A portion of the exhibition is dedicated to how you can help save the remaining stone structures so future generations can enjoy these marvels of engineering that have been with us for over a century. Suggested donation: $3 per person, $5 per family