Napa County Historical Society

Napa County Historical Society Preserving and presenting Napa County History with exhibits, research library, and programs. Learn more at napahistory.org.

The Napa County Historical Society is dedicated to discovering, preserving, and presenting the history of Napa County. Through exhibits, lectures, events, research, publications, and educational programs, we strive to create a deeper understanding of the rich and diverse heritage of the Valley—connecting our community to its past and inspiring its future.

We can't believe it's already September! That means time is running out to see At Work: Industries that Built the Valley...
09/01/2026

We can't believe it's already September! That means time is running out to see At Work: Industries that Built the Valley. The Goodman Library is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10am to 3pm and Friday-Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

Support the California Preservation Foundation with Doors Open California 2026. Over 70 historic locations will be open ...
08/30/2026

Support the California Preservation Foundation with Doors Open California 2026. Over 70 historic locations will be open throughout the state in the month of September. Behind the scenes tours, lectures and rarely seen historic buildings will be available. Tickets are $20 and offer access to all sites. For purchase: https://californiapreservation.org/doca/

The Goodman Library will be part of this statewide event and offer extended visitation over the weekend.

Scrapbook page showing the Wilson Family enjoying a day at the Napa River in August of 1911. Get out there and enjoy the...
08/28/2026

Scrapbook page showing the Wilson Family enjoying a day at the Napa River in August of 1911.

Get out there and enjoy the last days of summer weather!

Napa County Historical Society presents the 2026 Heritage Halloween Tulocay Cemetery Tour on Saturday, October 24th. Spo...
08/27/2026

Napa County Historical Society presents the 2026 Heritage Halloween Tulocay Cemetery Tour on Saturday, October 24th. Sponsored by Napa County Landmarks, this special event takes place at Tulocay Cemetery, located at 411 Coombsville Rd. in Napa, CA. Tickets are $30 for NCHS Members/$45 for non-members and can be purchased at napahistory.org/events.

Tickets sell quick so reserve your spot today!

Happy International Dog Day!Meet Queenie, pictured here with Sarah Hartman and horse, Frank, at their home in Napa, circ...
08/26/2026

Happy International Dog Day!

Meet Queenie, pictured here with Sarah Hartman and horse, Frank, at their home in Napa, circa 1915. Sarah and her husband operated the Hartman & Klang Department Store.

Share your family dog in the comments!

Pighini's photographs capture scenes and views throughout Napa County and California, offering a personal perspective on...
08/22/2026

Pighini's photographs capture scenes and views throughout Napa County and California, offering a personal perspective on how he viewed the world through film. By preserving collections like this, NCHS helps keep individual stories and everyday experiences connected to Napa County’s larger history.

Become a member of NCHS and enjoy special invites to exhibit openings, tour discounts, research assistance and more! To ...
08/20/2026

Become a member of NCHS and enjoy special invites to exhibit openings, tour discounts, research assistance and more!

To see our membership levels please visit www.napahistory.org/membership

If you need help deciding what membership is best for you, please call 707-224-1739 or e-mail [email protected]

Join us on September 5th for a presentation on the Basalt Rock Company with speaker Tim Streblow! Tickets are limited an...
08/18/2026

Join us on September 5th for a presentation on the Basalt Rock Company with speaker Tim Streblow! Tickets are limited and available on our website www.napahistory.org/events

Join us for our final tour of the season on August 28th at 3PM! Tickets are available on our website $45 for non-members...
08/15/2026

Join us for our final tour of the season on August 28th at 3PM! Tickets are available on our website $45 for non-members and $30 for members and their friends and family.

Napa Valley Route rail car 50, which was the only control car. Taken in Napa in August, 1937.
08/13/2026

Napa Valley Route rail car 50, which was the only control car. Taken in Napa in August, 1937.

Address

1219 First Street
Napa, CA
94559

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+17072241739

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