Life of notable native woman examined

Isidora Filomena survived mission system; lived with Vallejo family|
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History comes alive this month at the Mission San Francisco Solano chapel, when historian and educator April Farnham offers a fascinating presentation on the life of one of the Sonoma area’s most notable indigenous women.

On Thursday, July 27, “Isidora Filomena: An Indigenous Story” traces the life and times of Isidora Filomena, the baptized name of a Wintun woman married to Chief Solano who, according to the lecture description, “witnessed dramatic changes with the Spanish and European colonization of California.”

“Kidnapped from her home village in Yolo County, she lived with the Suisun people, was relocated to Mission San Francisco de Solano, and spent her last years at Lachryma Montis – aka the Vallejo Home – with Gen. Vallejo and family,” according to event organizers.

The presentation is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. $10 general; $5 parks members; docents and staff free. 36 E. Spain St.

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