Our Mission

The St. Helena Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of St. Helena, California — through archives, education, and community programs that keep the past alive for future generations.

Who We Are

Founded by residents who believed that a town’s history belongs to everyone, the St. Helena Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets the stories of our community. From thousands of historic photographs to oral histories recorded with longtime residents, we maintain a growing archive that documents life in the upper Napa Valley from the mid-1800s to the present day.

What We Do

We operate the Heritage Center, open the first Saturday of every month from 12–4 p.m. We maintain one of the region’s most significant photographic archives. We record oral histories, lead walking tours, host lectures, and publish research on the people and places that shaped St. Helena.

Our Vision

A community that knows where it came from — and carries that knowledge forward with pride, curiosity, and purpose.