Riverboat Captains & Mansions Tour 2020

Churchill Manor, 485 Brown Street, Napa.

Saturday, March 28th, 2020

The Riverboat Captains & Mansions Walking Tour takes you down to Napa Abajo – one of the oldest neighborhoods in the City of Napa – along the Napa River. This tour is about an hour & 1/2, longer if you chose to access the additional information provided for some of the sites.

It is led by Scott Sedgely, Napa Councilman and traditional Riverboat Captain Tour Leader.

In this walking tour you will gain more knowledge about Napa’s history and enjoy learning stories about these lovely homes!

Click here to purchase tickets:
5.00 for NCL Members
$10.00 for Non-members

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