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All Aboard for Railroad Days

Jun 23, 2026 10:52AM ● By Kendall Brown

Families, history enthusiasts and community members gathered at Women’s Improvement Park on June 20 and 21 for Railroad Days, a celebration of Dixon’s railroad heritage hosted by the Downtown Dixon Business Association with support from the Dixon Historical Society and local sponsors.

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AAPI Heritage Month Highlights Dixon’s Diverse Agricultural Roots

May 12, 2026 03:21PM ● By Kendall Brown

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed every May, recognizing the contributions and history of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the United States and locally.

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Summer Events Scheduled Across Dixon Through August

Apr 21, 2026 12:27PM ● By Kendall Brown

A range of community events are scheduled in Dixon throughout the summer months, offering residents and visitors opportunities to engage in local history, entertainment and fundraising activities.

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Historical Society to Present Dixon Mayors Program

Mar 03, 2026 04:54PM ● By Dixon Historical Society News Release

Dixon Historical Society invites the community to its presentation of the history of the Dixon Mayors. The program will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. March 15 at the Dixon History Museum, 125 West A St.

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Dixon Community Theater and Dixon Historical Society partnered to host the inaugural Haunted History Tour
Haunted History Tour Brings Dixon’s Dark Past to Life

Nov 04, 2025 03:52PM ● By Kendall Brown

The streets of downtown Dixon were filled with flickering candlelight and ghostly tales Oct. 24 and 25 as the Dixon Community Theater and the Dixon Historical Society partnered to host the inaugural Haunted History Tour.

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trick-or-treating event
October Family Fun Events

Sep 30, 2025 05:13PM ● By Kendall Brown

The city of Dixon will be home to a variety of community events throughout October, ranging from dog shows and theater performances to holiday celebrations and public safety outreach.

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 10, 2025 09:41AM ● By Kendall Brown

History, Culture and Community Impact

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kids trick-or-treat
Community Groups Launch Fundraising Efforts

Sep 03, 2025 05:04PM ● By Kendall Brown

Two local organizations, Dixon Historical Society and Dixon Family Services, are ramping up fundraising efforts this fall to support community programming in Dixon.

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host family with Exchange Student
Exchange Students Settle into Life

Aug 27, 2025 11:12AM ● By Kendall Brown

Two high school students from Europe have begun a year-long stay in Dixon through the American Field Service (AFS) foreign exchange program, marking the first time the city has hosted American Field Service students since 2017.

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The Dixon Public Library hosts two adult-oriented book clubs
September Events at Dixon Library for Teens and Adults

Aug 20, 2025 08:48AM ● By Kendall Brown

Throughout September, Dixon Public Library is hosting several events aimed at educating and uplifting both teens and adults as the holiday season approaches.

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More than 20 attendees gathered at Dixon United Methodist Church
Historical Society Hosts Trivia Event

Aug 19, 2025 01:37PM ● By Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

The Dixon Historical Society hosted a trivia-style presentation Aug. 17, highlighting the legacy of the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club, the city’s oldest women’s organization established in 1899.

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Dixon Historical Society’s August Events

Aug 13, 2025 11:46AM ● By Dixon Historical Society News Release

Join the Dixon Historical Society at their August event!

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Dixon Women’s Improvement Club awarded nine community grants to eight organizations
Women’s Improvement Club Awards Community Grants

Jun 04, 2025 08:33AM ● By Dixon Women’s Improvement Club News Release

The Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) announced the recipients of its 2025 Community Grants, made possible by the success of the club’s recent fundraiser held at Pedro’s Cocina, 1425 Market Lane.

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Posters and balloons welcome the foreign exchange student
To Learn a New Culture

Apr 30, 2025 09:33AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Historical Society hosted a presentation on the American Field Service (AFS) Dixon Chapter, started by the Woodman family.

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Historical Society Gives American Field Service Presentation

Apr 15, 2025 03:45PM ● By Dixon Historical Society News Release

The Dixon Historical Society invites the community to its presentation of the history of the international exchange program, American Field Service, which first began in Dixon in 1956.

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Dixon’s History Displayed in Pardi Plaza Tiles

Mar 12, 2025 09:08AM ● By Kendall Brown

The City of Dixon, in partnership with the Dixon Historical Society, 125 W A St., recently installed a series of tiles representing Dixon’s long-spanning history.

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Dixon News Briefs 2-14-25

Feb 12, 2025 09:29AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon’s Car Dealerships, Comedy Show, Rotary Crab Feed and more.

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Brinkerhoff Plaque Returned Decades Later

Feb 05, 2025 02:51PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

The Brinkerhoff Home on E. A St., occupied by Maria and David Cornejo, is a piece of Dixon’s history dating back hundreds of years.

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Historical Society to Host Car Dealership Presentation

Jan 28, 2025 05:08PM ● By Dixon Historical Society News Release

More memories will be made as the Dixon Historical Society presents the history of various Dixon Car Dealerships from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Dixon United Methodist Church, located at 209 N. Jefferson St.

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Visit Dixon Fairgrounds Regularly

Jan 14, 2025 05:30PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon May Fair is the longest-running parade in California, according to the Dixon Historical Society. Established in 1875, the event’s goal has been to attract visitors from near and far and to promote a sense of community.

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Dixon News Brief 8-30-24

Aug 29, 2024 04:18PM ● By MPG Staff

Mural Ribbon Cutting, Veterans Dinner, Pub Kats at Pardi Plaza and more.

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Dixon History Mural to Debut with Fanfare

Aug 21, 2024 03:56PM ● By Debra Dingman

The public is invited to share in the ribbon-cutting ceremony when the Dixon Historical Society unveils the completed artwork, 'The History of Dixon'

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Learn Jess Jones’ Journey

Jul 03, 2024 09:04AM ● By Debra Dingman

Jess Jones' Story Will be Shared at the Dixon Historical Society Meeting on Aug. 11

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News Briefs 6-28-24

Jun 26, 2024 10:46AM ● By MPG Staff

Grillin' & Chillin,' Curator Search, Farmer's Market and More

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Beloved Principal to Speak at Historical Society

Apr 17, 2024 04:21PM ● By MPG Staff

The Dixon Historical Society will welcome Dan Rott, local author of “What Happened Along the Way”, to share his memories of Dixon during the 1950s and 1960s

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Guest Speaker Comes from the Berryessa Family, 1777

Feb 28, 2024 10:58AM ● By Dixon Historical Society

The Dixon Historical Society was honored to host guest speaker, Kendall Langan, descendent of the Berryessa Family and relative to both the Peña and the Vallejo families

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Fong Family Tells of Pardi Market History

Dec 19, 2023 12:45PM ● By Kim Schroeder-Evans, photo by Kim Schroeder-Evans

Dixon Historical Society Hosts Fong Family

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