Solano County Historical Society

03/29/2026

01/18/2026

Introducing a new curatorial talk at the Vallejo Museum! "Vallejo Unhinged" An adults only after hours exploration of the darker side of Vallejo's History! March 6th at 7pm. This is a new fundraiser to benefit our ongoing programs and exhibits. Info and ticket link below....

10/28/2025

Join us at the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, Rain or Shine, on Saturday, November 15, at 2:00pm for a docent led Cemetery Walk honoring our Veterans.

09/19/2025

We are working on a new History Walk in Remembrance of Veterans Day. If you have photos or stories of loved ones buried there, we would be grateful if you would share them with us. Submissions can be sent through Messenger or emailed to [email protected].

Your contributions will help us preserve and honor their memory.

09/15/2025

Dixon’s history is alive at our museum! 🏛️ Explore immersive exhibits, preserved treasures, and stories that connect generations. 📜 Plan your visit today and experience the pride and connection that comes with discovering Dixon’s living history. ✨

Want to learn more? Check the first comment for details!

07/23/2025

From River Dreams to Railroad Realities... Cordelia's Journey

Before freeways crossed Solano County, before the name Fairfield stretched across city maps, there was Cordelia.
Founded in the 1850s by visionary Robert Waterman and named after his beloved wife, Cordelia began as a riverside dream: a shipping port nestled near the slough, moving grain, hay, and even cobblestones to pave the streets of San Francisco.

For a time, it was called Bridgeport, a nod to Cordelia's Connecticut roots. But the U.S. Postal Service had other plans - and so the name Cordelia returned, and stayed. When the railroad bypassed the original townsite in 1868, the community shifted to meet it, physically moving closer to the tracks. Cordelia adapted. It survived. It grew.

Today, it’s one of Solano’s oldest communities—still standing, still proud, and still at the heart of where our region connects.

As we head into the weekend, take a moment to reflect on the story of a town built on love, resilience, and reinvention. From cobblestone streets to modern schools, Cordelia continues to shape Fairfield’s legacy.

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