Susanne Salvestrin Memorial Lecture Series
Talks on the history of St. Helena and the Napa Valley — recorded and free to watch.
21 talks
Free to watch
In honor of founding member Susanne Salvestrin, the heart and soul of the Historical Society for many years, this ongoing lecture series brings local historians, researchers, and community voices together to explore the stories that shaped this valley.
Archeologic Excavation of Native American Settlement in St. Helena in 2008
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Basketry of the Wappo and California Native Americans
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Braceros Who Settled in St. Helena and Their Legacy
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Celebration of 150 Years of Publishing by the St. Helena Star
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Chaix Family History in the Napa Valley
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Chinese in the Napa Valley
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Gabriel Moraga: Spanish Explorer of the North Bay
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Growing Up in St. Helena: Rep. Mike Thompson and Dr. Stephen Taplin
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Italian Swiss Immigrants in the Napa Valley
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Mare Island Naval Hospital: A History 1864–1957
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Napa Valley's Pioneer Women of Diversity and Influence
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Napa: County of Stone Bridges
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The Cameo Theater: 190 Years of the Movies with Cathy Buck
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The Chinese Community in Napa County: Persecution and Perseverance
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The History of Firefighting in St. Helena, Featuring Art Carr
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The Lyman Family in St. Helena and Beyond
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The McCormick Family: Roots and Reinvention
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The Mexican Land Grants of Napa County and the Bale Grist Mill
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The Rise of Napa Valley Wineries: How the Judgement of Paris Put California Wines on the Map
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The Taplin Family: From Fomentation to Fermentation
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