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             
The Healdsburg Home Front during World War II
Jerry Haag and Meredith Dreisback.
Life on the home front during WWII included dealing with labor shortages, women stepping up to support the war effort, treatment of Japanese citizens and many stories of sacrifice by solders from our hometown. Jerry Haag and Meredith Dreisback will talk about everything from the German POWs in Windsor working on our farms to Healdsburg’s own P-47.  Jim Dreisback will be in full WWII army regalia and driving his WWII era Jeep.