NORTHERN POMO: MENDOCINO’S FIRST PEOPLE

October, 2024 – March, 2025
Museum Hours:
October – December: Thursdays through Mondays, 11am – 3pm
January – March: Fridays through Sundays, 11am – 3pm

Explore the history and rich culture of the Northern Pomo, who have lived on the Mendocino Coast for thousands of years. Discover the Pomo language, read about early coastal villages, admire exquisite basketry, and enjoy works of contemporary Pomo arts and crafts. Learn about the historical injustices that drove Native populations to near extinction. This exhibit is a testament to the Pomo’s enduring resilience.  The Kelley House Museum is grateful to exhibit collaborator Buffey Wright Bourassa of the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians. Special thanks to Buffie Schmidt and Kenneth Keys, also of the  Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians, for the generous loans of their artwork. Thank you to the Community Foundation of Mendocino for the Arts and Culture Grant that funded this project.