The story of Sonoma is told by George Webber as he brings to life the character of General Vallejo, founder of Sonoma.

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Perfect for history students young or old; General Vallejo will guide you by the Blue Wing Inn, the Mission, BarracksCasa Grande site, and the Plaza.

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Topics covered include:

• Vallejo’s life as a boy growing up in Monterey, California in the early 1800’s

• The founding of the Sonoma Mission in 1823

• What Mission life was really like for the Native Americans who became “neophytes”

• Secularization of the Missions and the arrival of General Vallejo to Sonoma

• Building the civilian pueblo of Sonoma

• The true story of the Bear Flag Revolt

• The betrayal of the California Land Act of 1851

• The beautification of the Plaza, building of City Hall, and Grinstead Amphitheatre

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