Mapping the Pacific Coast: Coronado to Lewis and Clark
The Quivira Collection

September 24, 2005—January 9, 2006

Early maps and prints, dating from 1544 to 1801, illustrate the discoveries and fantasies that led up to Jefferson’s decision 200 years ago to commission the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific Ocean. From the collection of Henry Wendt, in cooperation with the Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa, California.

The name Quivira is derived from many of the maps in this exhibition. A belief in this legendary land of riches encouraged much of the exploration of the West Coast. Today, Quivira is a small family-owned estate winery in the heart of Sonoma County’s celebrated Dry Creek Valley. Open daily, except major holidays, from 11:00AM to 5:00PM. 4900 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Tel 7070-431-8333

Quivira Estate Website

LECTURE GIVEN BY HENRY WENDT on
Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 5:00 pm
Location of lection: 200 College Hall, 3450 Woodland Walk
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"Maris Pacific" by Abraham Ortelius, Antwerp, 1589