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             
Two Views of Early-Days Healdsburg Life
Don Anderson and Claire O’Neill
Here are two views of life in Healdsburg in the years between its founding and the first World War. Don Anderson will talk about what was happening here in 1908, based on observations from the diary by his great-grandmother. Claire O’Neill will tell the story of Polly Keeler, who lived in a house on Fitch Street that Claire later inhabited. Polly’s story captured Claire’s imagination and it’s sure to pique your interest too.