The past 10 years have been difficult for tree farmers, especially on the West Coast. They have had to deal with droughts, fires and an overall shortage. Nonetheless, the Benicia Historical Museum has managed to soldier on, selling sustainably farmed Christmas trees at affordable prices with the proceeds benefiting two local nonprofits for the eighth […]
Museum’s 7th annual Christmas tree lot fundraiser to open Friday
For the seventh year in a row, when you buy a Christmas tree at the Benicia Historical Museum, the money will go toward two area nonprofits: the museum itself and Vallejo’s Genesis House. Elizabeth d’Huart, the museum’s executive director, said the idea came from then-board member Toni Haughey in 2010. “She saw a niche in […]