Articles
Stories, research, and reflections on the history of St. Helena and the upper Napa Valley.
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St. Helena Historic Walking Tour
Stroll through the heart of town with our self-guided walking tour. Every building has a story — and…
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When the Bale Grist Mill Still Turned
Before wine defined the valley, grain was king. The Bale Grist Mill, built in 1846, was the region’s…
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A 1923 Letter from the Mayor’s Desk
Recently uncovered in the Society’s collection, this letter from Mayor Theodore Bumbleton offers a candid — and entertaining…
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The Old Depot: What Was and What Remains
The railroad depot once marked the center of commerce in St. Helena. For more than half a century,…
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The Families Who Built Main Street
A look at the founding families whose vision shaped the heart of downtown St. Helena — from the…
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Sue Cottrell
St. Helena Historical Society interview with Larry Bettinelli on March 23, 2014
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Tom Giugni
St. Helena Historical Society interview with Larry Bettinelli on March 23, 2014
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Christina Kreiden
St. Helena Historical Society interview with Larry Bettinelli on March 23, 2014
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Scott Snowden
St. Helena Historical Society interview with Larry Bettinelli on March 23, 2014
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Rafael Rios
St. Helena Historical Society interview with Larry Bettinelli on March 23, 2014
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Placido Garcia
St. Helena Historical Society interview with Larry Bettinelli on March 23, 2014
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Oscar DeHaro
St. Helena Historical Society interview with Larry Bettinelli on March 23, 2014