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Dixon Historical Society

Historical Society Gives American Field Service Presentation

Apr 15, 2025 03:45PM ● By Dixon Historical Society News Release

The Dixon Historical Society invites the community to its presentation of the history of the international exchange program, American Field Service, which first began in Dixon in 1956.

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Dixon’s History Displayed in Pardi Plaza Tiles

Mar 12, 2025 09:08AM ● By Kendall Brown

The City of Dixon, in partnership with the Dixon Historical Society, 125 W A St., recently installed a series of tiles representing Dixon’s long-spanning history.

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Dixon News Briefs 2-14-25

Feb 12, 2025 09:29AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon’s Car Dealerships, Comedy Show, Rotary Crab Feed and more.

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Brinkerhoff Plaque Returned Decades Later

Feb 05, 2025 02:51PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

The Brinkerhoff Home on E. A St., occupied by Maria and David Cornejo, is a piece of Dixon’s history dating back hundreds of years.

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Historical Society to Host Car Dealership Presentation

Jan 28, 2025 05:08PM ● By Dixon Historical Society News Release

More memories will be made as the Dixon Historical Society presents the history of various Dixon Car Dealerships from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Dixon United Methodist Church, located at 209 N. Jefferson St.

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Visit Dixon Fairgrounds Regularly

Jan 14, 2025 05:30PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon May Fair is the longest-running parade in California, according to the Dixon Historical Society. Established in 1875, the event’s goal has been to attract visitors from near and far and to promote a sense of community.

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Dixon News Brief 8-30-24

Aug 29, 2024 04:18PM ● By MPG Staff

Mural Ribbon Cutting, Veterans Dinner, Pub Kats at Pardi Plaza and more.

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Dixon History Mural to Debut with Fanfare

Aug 21, 2024 03:56PM ● By Debra Dingman

The public is invited to share in the ribbon-cutting ceremony when the Dixon Historical Society unveils the completed artwork, 'The History of Dixon'

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Learn Jess Jones’ Journey

Jul 03, 2024 09:04AM ● By Debra Dingman

Jess Jones' Story Will be Shared at the Dixon Historical Society Meeting on Aug. 11

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News Briefs 6-28-24

Jun 26, 2024 10:46AM ● By MPG Staff

Grillin' & Chillin,' Curator Search, Farmer's Market and More

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Beloved Principal to Speak at Historical Society

Apr 17, 2024 04:21PM ● By MPG Staff

The Dixon Historical Society will welcome Dan Rott, local author of “What Happened Along the Way”, to share his memories of Dixon during the 1950s and 1960s

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Guest Speaker Comes from the Berryessa Family, 1777

Feb 28, 2024 10:58AM ● By Dixon Historical Society

The Dixon Historical Society was honored to host guest speaker, Kendall Langan, descendent of the Berryessa Family and relative to both the Peña and the Vallejo families

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