Diane Dillon: The Human Side of Cityhood | 4.2.26 @ 4pm
Mark your calendar for April 2 when Diane Dillon shares her original research of St. Helena’s elections starting in 1876. Expect lively portraits of some of the most outrageous elected officials and a few pre-Brown Act shenanigans. Dillon will identify events that, over the years, have shaped what she calls our town’s “civic DNA”.
At the Heritage Center, 1255 Oak Avenue, St. Helena
Napa State Hospital and its Multiple Personalities
With Architectural Historian Rebecca Yerger
In 1872, work began for the erection of the 500-bed, four-story, Gothic Hospital building. The Hospital was a response to overcrowding at Stockton Asylum, the first State Hospital. It’s the oldest State Hospital still in operation. It was once self-sufficient, with its own dairy and poultry ranches, vegetable gardens, orchards and other farming operations.
But the hospital has a troubled history, and there are reports of paranormal activity.
Wellness Napa Valley
In the late 1800s, long before it became famous for wine, Napa Valley was a renowned health destination. Capitalizing on natural geothermal hot springs and volcanic ash, more than 50 resorts offered mud and mineral baths, treatments for ailments like rheumatism and arthritis. The resorts attracted affluent San Franciscans to make the two-day journey to rejuvenate. This exhibit is on loan from Calistoga’s Sharpsteen Museum.
Mark your calendars for our third annual fundraiser, Dinner in the Museum. Gerard’s paella, flamenco guitar, Napa Valley wines and dessert from Lars at the CIA. Look forward to new wine sponsor, McKahn Wines. We’re taking our auction online this year and the bidding starts in June!
The Finko on July 9
When’s the last time you played Bingo while sampling some of Napa Valley’s finest wines?
Each week 100% of the game proceeds benefit a different Napa County-based nonprofit. July 9 is our night!
$10 for 10 games.
Fantastic prizes!
Distinct Drinks and fabulous food!
Doors open at 4:00pm.
Games start at 6:00pm.
Growing up Black in Wine Country: June
In A Rare Vintage, Lee Pierce invites readers into his remarkable journey from the racially isolated vineyards of St. Helena to the forefront of public service and entrepreneurship. As the former President of the North Bay Black Chamber of Commerce, Pierce has navigated a world of cultural contrasts and political challenges, striving to bridge divides and advocate for change.
Pierce made history as the first person of color elected to the Santa Rosa City Council in 136 years, and remains a community leader.
