Detailed prayer books, temples, and religious pieces reflect the diverse communities and religious backgrounds which people brought with them from their homelands to Napa Valley. The importance of religious identity provided resilience and fellowship for many immigrants.
Herbal Medicine Pot
Chinese
Courtesy of O’Conner Family
Altar from Napa’s Chinatown
Courtesy of Chinese Historical Society of America
Torah and Cover
Jewish
Courtesy of Beth Shalom
Prayer Books
Jewish
Courtesy of Beth Shalom
