Today in History: July 9 – Yerba Buena is claimed for America

by BHM Offices | Jul 9, 2020 | California History, News & Notes

On this day in 1846, Captain John B. Montgomery, with a party of 70 marines and sailors from the U. S. Sloop "Portsmouth…

Posted by Benicia Historical Museum at the Camel Barns on Thursday, July 9, 2020