"When the Winchester Mystery House celebrated its 100th anniversary two years ago, Robin Chapman was one of several historians asked to speak to mark the centennial. Intrigued by what Sarah Winchester had done with the acreage surrounding the mansion, Chapman embarked on a research project. She will share her findings in "A Winchester Mystery in the Valley of Heart's Delight," on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 5:30-7 p.m., at the Los Altos History Museum"
""Sarah was very wise in her use of the land as an investment, and a wise steward of the Winchester fortune," Chapman said in a release. "The original property had about 40 acres, and she acquired more and more over the years. What she did with that land is the story I will tell." Chapman is the author of a California history trilogy-"California Apricots: The Lost Orchards of Silicon Valley," "Historic Bay Area Visionaries""
Robin Chapman researched Sarah Winchester's land acquisitions around the Winchester Mystery House and will present findings in an illustrated talk at the Los Altos History Museum on Oct. 15. Chapman reports the original property was about 40 acres and that Winchester continually acquired additional acreage, using the land as an investment and stewarding the Winchester fortune. Chapman authored a California history trilogy that includes titles on lost orchards and Bay Area visionaries. Admission to the museum event is $15 with free entry for members and requires advance registration online. Santa Clara County is enrolling children under five in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for monthly free books.
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