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Napa County Historical Society
Our mission:
The Napa County Historical Society is a research, archival and educational organization dedicated to the discovery, preservation and presentation of the people and history of Napa County, and its place in California History. Our purpose is to keep history alive through historical research, publications and educational activities. The Society is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization supported by membership dues, donations and volunteers.
The County's first library, the Goodman Library, currently houses the Society's Research Library, changing exhibition gallery, Victorian tea room and administrative offices. The Society is open Tuesday-Saturday, Noon- 4 p.m.
The Society will be closed Nov. 26-28th and Dec. 24-Jan. 4th for the holidays.
The Jess Doud Memorial Room hosts several exhibitions each year. Portals to the Past: Work & Play in Napa County, curated by Kristie Sheppard and the Napa Valley Museum, is the Society's current exhibition. Portals to the Past explores the geological foundations of the Napa Valley and the early pioneers of the County, including Native American, Chinese, Mexican and Victorian people. Admission is free, although donations are greatly appreciated.
The Research Library is open Tuesday-Thursday, Noon - 4 p.m. The extensive Research Library has photographs, books, city directories, original unpublished manuscripts, maps, architectural plans, yearbooks and documents pertaining to the history of Napa County and its residents. The Research Library is staffed by a team of volunteers who are available to answer questions and conduct research. For more information on conducting research or submitting research requests, click on the CONTACT link on the left.
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