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Heritage Network

Heritage Network

Connect with museums, libraries, historians, and cultural heritage organizations across Sonoma County through a collaborative network dedicated to preserving and sharing local history.
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Membership

Education Programs

Join a community that values local history. Membership supports preservation, educational programs, public events, and the stewardship of Sonoma County’s heritage.
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Digital Collections

Digital Collections

Explore digitized photographs, archives, and historical materials from Sonoma County’s past, freely accessible for researchers, students, and community members.
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  Sonoma Historian 2026, Vol. 64, No 2

Sonoma Historian 2026, Vol. 64, No 1
The Spring 2026 issue of Sonoma Historian highlights Sonoma County’s tradition of innovation, creativity, and social change.

Inside, readers will find coverage of the 2026 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon, updates from the Heritage Network and local history community, and news briefs on preservation efforts, including the Santa Rosa Origins Alliance and the restoration of Petaluma’s “Neon Chick” sign. Feature articles explore the life of textile designer Dorothy Wright Liebes, the rise of Petaluma’s Lachman & Jacobi Winery as a hub of innovation, the career of pioneering cartoonist Dale Messick, and the impact of disability rights advocate Anthony Tusler. The issue also examines efforts to write women back into history, a movement that helped lay the foundation for Women’s History Month.

Upcoming Events

Finding History Day 2026
Veterans Memorial Building
1351 Maple Ave. Santa Rosa, CA
Saturday, Nov., 7, 2026, 10:00am — 2:00pm
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Sonoma County Heritage Network
Windsor Museum & Historical Society
9225 Foxwood Drive, Windsor CA 95492
Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:00am — 12:00pm
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Historical Records Commission
County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor
Sonoma Room, 585 Fiscal Dr Rm 103/104
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:00apm — 5:00pm
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Sonoma County Genealogical Society
Meets Online via Zoom
Saturday, May 16, 2026 12:30pm
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Historical Sites

Historical Sites

Discover landmarks, parks, historic homes and buildings, and cultural sites across Sonoma County that reflect the region’s diverse history and enduring heritage.
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Visit History in Sonoma County

Visit History in Sonoma County

Experience Sonoma County’s past by exploring its historic towns, museums, cultural centers, and landmark sites that reflect generations of regional history.
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Volunteer

Speakers Bureau

Support preservation, research, events, and education while sharing your enthusiasm for Sonoma County history through volunteer opportunities.
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What We do

The Sonoma County Historical Society brings local history to life through a wide variety of events, publications, and community partnerships. We collect and preserve historical materials, support research, and promote a deeper understanding of Sonoma County’s people, places, and past, connecting our shared history with the present and future.