Here is a recent photo of Nishikawa family members. Courtesy photo

DIXON, CA (MPG) - Rod Nishikawa will give a historical presentation about his family at the next Dixon Historical Society Meeting from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Dixon Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 209 North Jefferson St.

The Nishikawa Family of Dixon was one of many second-generation Japanese American farmers in Dixon after World War II and made many friends through their company, Nishikawa Farms, Inc. The farming operation became one of the largest tomato growers for the Dixon Cannery during the 1980s.

Kurakichi Nishikawa first immigrated to the United States in 1919. His sons, Hiroshi and Yutaka, moved to Dixon and bought their first property off Vaughn Road in 1955.  Nine children grew up in Dixon from 1957 to 1986.  Nishikawa Farms retired from farming in 1991, ending their stay in Dixon. 

This will be the Dixon Historical Society's fourth and final presentation for 2024 and there will be refreshments served afterward. The historical society will have four new presentations for 2025. If your family would like to present their history, email the Dixon Historical Society at www.dixonhistoricalsociety.org

For more information on the Dixon Historical Society & Museum, check out their booth at this weekend’s Lambtown Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 at the Dixon fairgrounds. You are always welcome to visit the free museum, 125 West A St., in downtown Dixon from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

The museum changes or enhances displays regularly so there is always something new to discover. They also sell Milk Farm hooded sweatshirts, coffee cups and books. Sales help support museum operations and donations are welcome.

For school or special museum visits, openings can be privately arranged by calling 707-693-3044 or emailing [email protected].