Exploring California History in Sonoma

In the mid-1800s, Mexico ruled the region, owning hundreds of thousands of acres of ranchos in what is now much of Sonoma County. Yet it wasn’t long before the U.S. government and the territory and state of California claimed its centerpiece — the burgeoning little town of Sonoma.

Even as modern Sonoma has evolved, it has much to cherish about its past. Some of the most interesting landmarks to explore reflect the town’s deep cultural roots found at the Sonoma State Historic Park, which consists of multiple locations centered around Sonoma Plaza.

 

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