Posts Tagged ‘Sonoma Valley History’
Eliza Gregson ‘Pioneer Woman in Sonoma’ presenter Eileen Hook
Eliza Gregson’s Story chronicles the life of a woman who experienced California before the Gold Rush and during the early years of statehood. Born in Manchester, England, Eliza Marshall Gregson worked in the cotton mills of Derbyshire, England and Pawtucket, Rhode Island before her marriage and journey west. Her experiences are those of an ordinary woman in extraordinary times. She arrived in Sonoma to witness the Bear Flag Revolt
Read MoreAntonia Bartholomew – Visionary and environmentalist -the quintessential American story presented by Anna Pope
Antonia Bartholomew’s story is the quintessential American story. She was born to struggling immigrant parents one year after they arrived in this country. Throughout her life she displayed courage, strength,…
Read More‘Call of the Valley’ movie a fundraiser for the Sonoma Valley Historical Society at the Sebastiani Theatre February 15 at 2pm
Watch the trailer: https://www.callofthevalley.net/trailer Call of the Valley is a feature-length documentary tracing Sonoma Valley’s evolution through the ages from the arrival in Sonoma of Native Americans over 12,000 years ago…
Read MoreSupport our Partners! Join them at ‘An Intimate Affair’ celebrating Charmian London at the Sebastiani Theatre February 13, 2025
Charmian’s Circle seeks to extend Charmian’s legacy by expanding and enhancing educational programs for the children of Sonoma Valley and beyond – teaching them about her life, the park, and the beauty that nature provides.
Read MoreGary Andersen and Will Wallman presents Frank Matsuyama and his Fascinating Story
This lecture presents the story of Sonoma resident Frank (Atsuo) Matsuyama who immigrated to California alone from Japan in 1903 at the age of 16. He moved to Sonoma and married Sonoma resident Georgiana Wallman Dolcini in 1912, becoming one of the first Japanese/Caucasian marriages in California. Together they raised eight children. The story provides a compelling story of life in not only Sonoma but the multi-faceted life of the uniquely talented Frank Matsuyama. Presented by Gary Andersen accompanied by Frank Matsuyama’s grandson Will Wallman, former Sonoma County deputy sheriff and coroner.
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