14
Feb
Feb
In 1979, Carolee Luper reported on the success of the local Yountville restaurant the French Laundry in the Napa Valley Magazine. This is an excerpt describing the original owners, the Schmitt […]
22
Jan
Jan
The effortless Don Winter, NCHS Board member, recently worked with Painless Podcasts to share his extensive knowledge and research on Napa Valley’s wine and hospitality history. Listen and watch the […]
California History, Community Groups & Organizations, People
Korematsu, a Symbol of Civil Rights in Northern California
10
Nov
Nov
by Kilian Fitzgerald On this day in 1983, Fred Korematsu’s conviction for treason was overturned, rectifying the infamous ruling of Korematsu v United States of 1944. Korematsu v The United […]
13
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 […]
07
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 […]
23
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 […]
30
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 […]