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Ghost Wineries – Their Stories Continue

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Tychson Winery circa 1880s. Photo courtesy: NV Register published 2017.

“Napa County’s Ghost Wineries – Their Stories Continue” class will continue the discovery and further exploration of Napa County’s architectural heritage. Each one-hour class will feature new topics, material and highlighted historic properties. This course is suitable for both the historic preservation and architectural heritage novice and expert.

Hannah Weinberger in 1920. Photo courtesy: St. Helena Library/Napa Valley Wine Library Association.

Since March is designated as Women’s History Month, this course will focus on historic wineries associated with pioneer women of the Napa Valley’s wine industry. Hannah Weinberger, Josephine Marlin Tychson and Bertha Beringer will be featured, to name a few.

Josephine Marlin Tychson in 1880.

This class will be offered
Tuesdays, March 9 – 30,
from 7 – 8 PM via zoom.

 

 

Tickets:
$40 NCL Members
$45 Non-members

 

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