Jim and Tom welcome historian Rebecca Yerger for a sampling of stories on the history and characters of Calistoga. We talk about the wild life and legacy of Sam Brannan as well as George Yount, Calistoga’s connection to the Donner Party, Edward Turner Bale, “Old Hog Killer”, Leland Stanford (Stanford University), Eadweard Muybridge (father of the motion picture), Mount St. Helena and more. Rebecca Yerger writes a biweekly history column for the Napa Valley Register.

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Episode 179 | Calistoga History feat. Rebecca Yerger | Onstage with Jim & Tom | 5/4/20

MAY 11, 202093 MIN
Onstage with Jim and Tom

Episode 179 | Calistoga History feat. Rebecca Yerger | Onstage with Jim & Tom | 5/4/20

MAY 11, 202093 MIN

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Jim and Tom welcome historian Rebecca Yerger for a sampling of stories on the history and characters of Calistoga. We talk about the wild life and legacy of Sam Brannan as well as George Yount, Calistoga’s connection to the Donner Party, Edward Turner Bale, “Old Hog Killer”, Leland Stanford (Stanford University), Eadweard Muybridge (father of the motion picture), Mount St. Helena and more. Rebecca Yerger writes a biweekly history column for the Napa Valley Register.