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Napa County Historical Society presents a new series of Virtual Presentations for Fall 2021 – Spring 2022. Once a month, we will host a special guest speaker to present a topic related to the history of Napa County. Please visit our Event Calendar and subscribe to our eNewsletter to stay up to date on what is coming up at NCHS!

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Working intently in front of the St. Helena Historical Society in August. People of all ages used fabric, thread, ink and other media to compose their quilt squares together and express culture and community through art. . . . . . . #hilosvisibles #art #sthelena #community
Working intently in front of the St. Helena Historical Society in August. People of all ages used fabric, thread, ink and other media to compose their quilt squares together and express culture and community through art. . . . . . . #hilosvisibles #art #sthelena #community
Quilt squares from the St. Helena community will be on view at the St. Helena Historical Society & Heritage Center starting October 13th. Like this one from St. Helena Middle School, which highlights religion, sports, and playing cards with family. . . . . . . . #hilosvisibles #cards #soccer #sthelena
Quilt squares from the St. Helena community will be on view at the St. Helena Historical Society & Heritage Center starting October 13th. Like this one from St. Helena Middle School, which highlights religion, sports, and playing cards with family. . . . . . . . #hilosvisibles #cards #soccer #sthelena
One of the main themes of the Hilos Visibles exhibit is Ancestry. This square made by Iris in Napa represents remembering ancestors through the celebration of Día de los Muertos in November, with offerings of bread, wine, music, flowers, and candles. . . . . . . #hilosvisibles #art #napavalley #ancestors
One of the main themes of the Hilos Visibles exhibit is Ancestry. This square made by Iris in Napa represents remembering ancestors through the celebration of Día de los Muertos in November, with offerings of bread, wine, music, flowers, and candles. . . . . . . #hilosvisibles #art #napavalley #ancestors
Many of the squares made by students at Valley Oak High School in American Canyon feature flags and focus on art and tradition. The artists chose meaningful elements that represent their heritage and communities. Registration is now open to attend our exhibit premiere on Thursday, October 6th at 7pm. This special event is free to NCHS Members as well as all those who participated in the Napa Valley Latino Heritage Committee Quilt Project. Tap the link in our bio to RSVP today!
Many of the squares made by students at Valley Oak High School in American Canyon feature flags and focus on art and tradition. The artists chose meaningful elements that represent their heritage and communities. Registration is now open to attend our exhibit premiere on Thursday, October 6th at 7pm. This special event is free to NCHS Members as well as all those who participated in the Napa Valley Latino Heritage Committee Quilt Project. Tap the link in our bio to RSVP today!
A rainbow of quilt squares created during the Día de La Familia Festival in Napa will be part of the exhibit pieced together with some of the participants' messages about the inspiration behind their work. Thanks to the volunteers and artists who took the time to contribute to Napa Valley Latino Heritage Committee's community quilt project! . . . . #HilosVisibles #napacounty #quilt #art
A rainbow of quilt squares created during the Día de La Familia Festival in Napa will be part of the exhibit pieced together with some of the participants' messages about the inspiration behind their work. Thanks to the volunteers and artists who took the time to contribute to Napa Valley Latino Heritage Committee's community quilt project! . . . . #HilosVisibles #napacounty #quilt #art