The first Sonoma Valley Historical Society lecture for 2025 will be "Nicholas Carriger - Benevolent Pioneer of Sonoma" by Peter Meyerhof. The lecture will be held at the Sonoma Community Center, Room 110, on Saturday January 18 at 11 A.M.

Nicholas Carriger came to Sonoma in 1846 after traveling over 2000 miles from Missouri by wagon train. Arriving shortly after the Bear Flag Rebellion, he joined the U.S. Navy and saw action at Monterey and Benicia. During the Gold Rush he struck it rich on the American River and came back to Sonoma to purchase 1000 acres from General Vallejo where he established his successful farm.

A civic-minded man, among other endeavors, he was instrumental in getting Sonoma Valley's public school system started in the late 1850's.

Please join Peter Meyerhof, a well respected local historian and long time Sonoma Valley Historical Society board member, as he talks about this fascinating man and his many contributions to Sonoma Valley.
$10 general admission, $5 for members and docents.