Monthly Archives: September 2026

John Bidwell’s First Dwelling on Rancho Chico

Posted on September 29, 2026 by nancyleek

Where did John Bidwell live before he built his spacious mansion? Rancho del Arroyo Chico was John Bidwell’s “loveliest of places,” the land he had his eye on ever since he rode up the Sacramento Valley in 1843. But the … Continue reading →

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Forthcoming Book

Posted on September 23, 2026 by nancyleek

Coming soon! I have been working on this book for more than a year, but that’s nothing — Dave Veith worked on it for a decade or more. It’s the story of Bidwell Mansion — a biography of an iconic … Continue reading →

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History Keepers & Seekers Rendezvous

Posted on September 8, 2026 by nancyleek

. . . at the Tehama County Museum! If you are a Northern California history buff, this is the event for you. I’ll be there with my books and with books from ANCHR. It’s a fun event with activities for … Continue reading →