Western Sonoma County Historical Society

Preserving The Unique Heritage Of West Sonoma County

Artifact Collection

our Artifact Collection

Since West County Museum opened its doors in 1993, we have accumulated a large collection of historical artifacts that reflect the people, community, and livelihoods of Western Sonoma County from its early pioneer days as a Mexican Land Grant to the diverse community it is today.  

Our artifacts are housed in a Pacific Fruit Express ‘boxcar’ that once traveled the electric rails of the  Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railway that helped establish businesses, employment and apple dynasties in West County.

mesh handbag
Small metal mesh handbag with fringe. Painted flower and leaf design in green and yellow.
toothpick holder
Green ceramic frog toothpick holder. “Sebastopol, CA” printed on the frog.    
Beaded Necklace
Handmade beaded necklace with rose design, approximately 100 years old made by Vera Henderson when she was 15 years old in 1893.
aviator cap
Boy’s aviator style cap, black leatherette and fleece lined, in style of aviator Charles Lindberg who flew the Atlantic solo in 1927, circa 1930s.