Photo Archive

Thousands of historic images spanning the full history of St. Helena — one of the Society’s most valuable public resources.

About the Collection

The Society’s photographic archive documents life in St. Helena and the upper Napa Valley from the 1860s through the present. The collection includes portraits, streetscapes, agricultural scenes, civic events, and family photographs donated by generations of residents.

The archive is cataloged in PastPerfect, where you can search by keyword, browse by category, or view random images from the collection. The database includes archives, photographs, library materials, and objects.

Research Requests

Looking for a specific image or subject? We’re happy to help. Contact us with as much detail as possible — a name, date, location, or subject — and our volunteers will search the collection on your behalf.

Visit in Person

The full archive — including materials not yet digitized — is available for research at the Heritage Center. Stop by on the first Saturday of the month or schedule an appointment.