Preserving the history of St. Helena, California
A town worth remembering.
A story worth telling.
The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, 2555 Main Street, St. Helena (2011).
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Photo Archive
Thousands of photographs documenting St. Helena from the 1860s through the twentieth century.
Collections & Documents
Maps, manuscripts, and documents that tell the story of St. Helena beyond the photographs.
Oral Histories
Recorded interviews with longtime residents, capturing voices and memories that can’t be found in any document.
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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 this map tells the ones worth stopping for.
A brief history of St. Helena
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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 first mill — a gathering place where settlers brought wheat and left with flour, gossip, and a sense of shared purpose.