The Benicia Historical Museum, with the help of the Benicia Historical Society and UC Berkeley’s Archeological Research Facility, will be inviting kids of all ages to get their Indiana Jones on as they uncover Benicia’s past for the new event “I Dig Benicia.” In honor of October being California Archaeology Month, the three organizations […]
Benicia Memorial Day ceremony tomorrow to once again honor those who served
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who died serving in combat as well as living veterans and soldiers currently fighting overseas. This year, as in past years, Benicians will have the opportunity to celebrate with a ceremony in the West Coast’s oldest military cemetery. The Benicia Historical Society will be sponsoring Benicia’s annual […]
Robert Semple: California giant
Audience regaled with tales of city founder and state icon Once California no longer was controlled by Mexico, it quickly looked to join the growing United States of America, Diablo Valley College history professor Greg Tilles told an audience Thursday. Unlike many states, California deliberately bypassed first becoming a territory, Tilles said — in fact, it […]