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Found It In The Archives, Yountville

On This Day 1978, Opening of the French Laundry

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 by admin
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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 […]

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Don Winter Talks Wine and Hospitality with Painless Podcasts

Posted on January 22, 2021January 28, 2021 by admin
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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 […]

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California History, Community Groups & Organizations, People

Korematsu, a Symbol of Civil Rights in Northern California

Posted on November 10, 2020February 3, 2021 by admin
10
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 […]

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Current Events, Exhibit, NCHS Info

A new era of exhibits!

Posted on October 13, 2020 by admin
13
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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Echoes of Napa, Exhibit

Echoes of Napa Valley

Posted on August 7, 2020August 8, 2020 by admin
07
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 […]

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Current Events, Exhibit, NCHS Info

Coming Soon | Fall 2020 Exhibit

Posted on August 7, 2020September 8, 2020 by admin
07
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 […]

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Current Events, NCHS Info, Programs & Events

Introducing and Nominating Sheli Smith as Board Vice President

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 by admin
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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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Found It In The Archives, Napa County, People

Joseph Ballinger Chiles

Posted on June 23, 2020July 31, 2020 by admin
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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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Current Events, People, Pope Valley

Juliana Pope and 19th Century Women’s Rights

Posted on April 30, 2020May 13, 2020 by admin
30
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 […]

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California History, Call for Submissions, Exhibit, Fun, General History, NCHS Info, Youth Programming

Education Modules

Posted on April 25, 2020August 8, 2020 by admin
25
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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