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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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These cows were part of the Napa State Hospital herd, which by 1916 consisted of 160 cows. The salary for the State Hospital milkers was $40 at this time. Object ID 2014.33.15 #dairyfarm #napastatehospital #NapaHistory
These cows were part of the Napa State Hospital herd, which by 1916 consisted of 160 cows. The salary for the State Hospital milkers was $40 at this time. Object ID 2014.33.15 #dairyfarm #napastatehospital #NapaHistory
What is the connection between the Missouri and Napa Valley wine industries? How has Missouri's wine industry influenced the world? Find out in our next virtual presentation by Doug Schneider on January 20th at 7pm PST. This presentation will be live via Zoom. Tickets are $10 for NCHS members and $20 for General Admission. Register today at https://napahistory.org/event/history-of-missouri-wines-and-wineries-with-doug-schneider/ #wineourstory #napahistory
What is the connection between the Missouri and Napa Valley wine industries? How has Missouri's wine industry influenced the world? Find out in our next virtual presentation by Doug Schneider on January 20th at 7pm PST. This presentation will be live via Zoom. Tickets are $10 for NCHS members and $20 for General Admission. Register today at https://napahistory.org/event/history-of-missouri-wines-and-wineries-with-doug-schneider/ #wineourstory #napahistory
The Cooperage at 407 Soscol across from the Old Adobe boasted
The Cooperage at 407 Soscol across from the Old Adobe boasted "112 Epic Sandwiches" in 1974 (open till 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays!) Here is just a brief selection of their famously-named sandwiches. #sandwiches #NapaHistory #napavalleyrestaurants #lunchtime
Next week! Join us for a virtual presentation by Doug Schneider on the history of Missouri's wine industry and how George Husmann, a German wine expert from Missouri, helped to shape the history of Napa Valley's wine industry as well. $10 for NCHS members and $20 for General Admission. Reserve your spot for the Zoom meeting today by following the link in our profile!
Next week! Join us for a virtual presentation by Doug Schneider on the history of Missouri's wine industry and how George Husmann, a German wine expert from Missouri, helped to shape the history of Napa Valley's wine industry as well. $10 for NCHS members and $20 for General Admission. Reserve your spot for the Zoom meeting today by following the link in our profile!
On October 30th, 1937, Mary Ann Durlo (Doud) received her Licentiate in Pharmacy from the California State Board of Pharmacy. Many of you might know that Mary Doud owned Family Drug in the Food City shopping center from 1952 until the 90's. #NapaHistory #NationalPharmacistDay #womeninmedicine
On October 30th, 1937, Mary Ann Durlo (Doud) received her Licentiate in Pharmacy from the California State Board of Pharmacy. Many of you might know that Mary Doud owned Family Drug in the Food City shopping center from 1952 until the 90's. #NapaHistory #NationalPharmacistDay #womeninmedicine