In April 2020, we introduced our history series, Bidwell Lore. In this feature, we share stories about the Bidwell Family,...
October 6, 2026October 6, 2026
Bidwell Lore – The English Bidwell House, Part II
Welcome to installment 240 of Bidwell Lore! This week we conclude our two-part essay about a home in England named Bidwell Barton,...
September 22, 2026September 22, 2026
Bidwell Lore – The English Bidwell House, Part I
Welcome to installment 239 of Bidwell Lore! This week we begin a two part essay about a home in England named...
September 8, 2026September 8, 2026
Bidwell Lore – What Was On Reverend Bidwell’s Bookshelf, Part III
Welcome to installment 238 of Bidwell Lore! This week we conclude our 3-part series written by Bidwell summer intern Nadia Makuc, who recently graduated from...
August 25, 2026August 27, 2026
Bidwell Lore – What Was On Reverend Bidwell’s Bookshelf, Part II
Welcome to installment 237 of Bidwell Lore! This week, we continue with our three-part series written by Bidwell summer intern Nadia Makuc, who recently...
August 11, 2026August 13, 2026
Bidwell Lore – What Was on Reverend Bidwell’s Bookshelf?
Part I – Educationby Nadia Makuc In Reverend Adonijah Bidwell’s probate inventory (1784) – which comprises the blueprint for the...
January 20, 2026January 20, 2026
Bidwell Lore – Monterey Schooling in the 18th Century, Part II
Welcome to installment 221 of Bidwell Lore! This week we conclude a 2-part series about schooling in 18th century Monterey. These articles were originally...
January 6, 2026January 6, 2026
Bidwell Lore – Monterey Schooling in the 18th Century
Welcome to Bidwell Lore! This week we start a 2-part series about schooling in 18th century Monterey. This article was...
July 8, 2025August 9, 2025
Bidwell Lore – The Township #1 Meeting House: Who Sat Where?
Welcome to installment 209 of Bidwell Lore! Over the last several weeks, we have been sharing a series about the 18th Meeting...
June 10, 2025June 12, 2025
Bidwell Lore – The Liberty Pole
Welcome to Bidwell Lore! This week, we are sharing a short post about Liberty Poles, a form of rebellion used during...
December 17, 2024February 3, 2025
Bidwell Lore – The First Christmas Tree in Monterey
Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 196. In honor of the season, we wanted to share a wonderful and timely Bidwell family...