Season 2 of the Camelcast resumes with the final episode examining the history of Rancho Suscol. The area of this 84,000 acre land grant, given in 1843, spans present-day Napa and Solano counties, and includes the cities of Vallejo and Benicia.
Season 2 of the COVID Quarantine Camelcast kicks of with the first of several episodes examining the history of Rancho Suscol. The area of this 84,000 acre land grant, given in 1843, spans present-day Napa and Solano counties, and includes the
In the final Camelcast episode of 2020, Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart is joined once again by Museum Research Historian Dr. Jim Lessenger for a brief discussion touching on President Lincoln's connections to Benicia. This brief episode,
In Digging Archaeology: It's Not About Dinosaurs!, Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart and Museum Volunteer Randi Scott talk about the field of archaeology, the varying disciplines within the field, and the vital role archaeology plays in the
In the ninth episode of the COVID Quarantine Camelcast, Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart and Museum Research Historian Dr. Jim Lessenger discuss Benicia's brief time as the state capital, the reasons why the seat of government moved to Sacr
In this episode, Executive Director Elizabeth d’Huart and Museum volunteer Allan Gandy talk about The Sandstone Powder Magazine – Benicia's Little-Known Gem. Learn about the construction and history of this beautiful building – originally Beni
In the final episode recorded prior to his return to Yale University, Host Dean Putong and Executive Director Elizabeth d’Huart discuss the city’s “founding fathers” – Benicia’s Early VIPs: General Vallejo and His Peeps. Join us for a brief dis
In Gold Rush in the Golden State, podcast Host Dean Putong and Museum Executive Director Elizabeth discuss the California Gold Rush, its impact on Benicia, and its place in shaping the United States of America.Support the Show.
In this episode, host Dean Putong and Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart discuss the political and historical climate that lead to the unusual romance between a Russian statesman and the daughter of the Governor of Alta California.Support the
Host Dean Putong and Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart discuss the life and legacy of legendary shipbuilder Matthew Turner, and his importance to Benicia and California history.Support the Show.
Host Dean Putong and Museum Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart examine California's unique place in the Civil War, and the Benicia Arsenal's contribution to the war effort.Support the Show.
Host Dean Putong and Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart discuss the concept of Manifest Destiny and how it drove the exploration and settlement of the American West. Support the Show.
Dean Putong, rising senior at Yale University and Museum intern, chats with Executive Director Elizabeth d'Huart about how the Benicia Historical Museum's "Camel Barns" got their nickname, and the importance of camels to the history of Benicia.