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             
Early Transportation: Pomo Paths to Autos
Kay Robinson and Don Anderson
Kay Robinson and Don Anderson will explore the history of transportation technology in Healdsburg, from the days of horse and buggy to how streets were laid out to the introduction of autos and finally the building of the 101 freeway. Don will focus on the time around the turn of the 20th century, when the railroad was still important but was soon overshadowed by the new-fangled automobile.