Over the past two years the Historical Society has sought to lend voice to the amazing stories of people, places, and events woven into the fabric of the Napa Valley’s […]
Announcing an inaugural photography competition held by the Napa County Historical Society, set to be on public display in Spring 2021 in downtown Napa at the Goodman Library exhibit hall. […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]