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Oct
Oct
We are launching a new era of exhibits! Through the expertise of our Board Vice President and Anthropologist, Dr. Sheli O. Smith, and guest curator, Dr. Monica Hunter, our fall […]
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Aug
Aug
The Napa County Historical Society is pleased to announce the addition of a Sound Exhibit, Echoes of Napa Valley. We will rotate four themes through August 15-May 15, 2021 Beginning […]
07
Aug
Aug
“Who Tells Our Story” By guest curator Dr. Monica Hunter October 2, 2020-January 25, 2021 Napa county is a rich tapestry of stories. It takes many voices and various perspectives […]
Current Events, NCHS Info, Programs & Events
Introducing and Nominating Sheli Smith as Board Vice President
06
Aug
Aug
A Napa native, Sheli graduated from Justin-Siena High School and went on to study Anthropology at the University of Arizona, eventually specializing in Maritime Archaeology at Texas A&M University and […]
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Jun
Jun
by Tim Gaughan, 2018 There are many pioneers who settled in Napa County–like George Yount and James Clyman who led exciting lives before coming to Napa. But none of them […]
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Apr
Apr
by Sheli Smith History is a collection of stories and facts. Stories are always told through the eyes of the storyteller. To get a clear picture of history, stories must […]
California History, Call for Submissions, Exhibit, Fun, General History, NCHS Info, Youth Programming
Education Modules
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Apr
Apr
The NCHS relishes in the opportunity to work with school kids in the Napa County. Over the years our scavenger hunts have brought kids into the Goodman Library building for […]
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Apr
Apr
by Kimberly Lindbergs While pursuing my personal interest in local history I was pleasantly surprised to discover that one of my favorite Hollywood funny ladies, the brassy blonde bombshell Carole […]
Calistoga, Community Groups & Organizations, Echoes of Napa, Exhibit, People
Gliders Above the Valley
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Mar
Mar
* Tip: Turn volume up to best hear the audio files, 7 audio files in total. As an addendum to the winter exhibit at Goodman Library, which is not currently […]
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Sep
Sep
Part of the damage the NCHS received during the 2014 earthquake impacted one of our crowd favorite documents. The 1915 County Map was oftentimes a point of reference our staff […]