Each summer, the Healdsburg Museum’s docents present History Talks in the Plaza on Saturday mornings at the gazebo. In 2024, programs run from June 1st to August 31st. Each Saturday there will be two presentations:

10:00 – 10:30
The Healdsburg Story                           
This quick overview of the town’s past is perfect for newcomers and visitors. You’ll learn the town’s history from Pomo Village to Destination Healdsburg.

10:30 – 11:30             
Stories Behind the Buildings: Our Architectural Gems
Don Anderson and Joanne Taeuffer
Don Anderson and Joanne Taeuffer will tell the stories of some of the historic buildings in town and share self-guided walking tours you can take to see even more. Don will focus on older institutional and commercial buildings that have been adapted to new uses while retaining their architectural beauty. Joanne will talk about some of her favorite Healdsburg houses that represent local styles popular between 1850 and 1935.