ABOUT US

The mission of the DDBA is to enhance the business environment and promote the revitalization of downtown as the cultural center of the community. This will be done by establishing a participatory, active and ongoing organization that assist existing downtown businesses through cooperation, organization, education, training and encourages new and complimentary business development in the downtown area. Work to preserve and enhance the historical nature of the downtown and promote and encourages patronage of downtown businesses and special events.

“The Downtown Dixon Business Association is a non-profit organization that serves to enhance and promote business on Historic Main Street through special events and activities that attract visitors to the historic downtown business district.”

The Downtown Dixon Business Association is a non-profit organization.  Proceeds from fundraising events go towards the promotion of numerous community events and activities that include the Spring Gala, Wine & Art Stroll, October Beer Fest, Trick or Treat on Main Street, Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, Downtown Dash, and many other events and holiday activities on Historic Main Street throughout the year.

 SILVEYVILLE TOWNSHIP ----Silveyville Township occupies a central and northern position in Solano County, and embraces a territory of about 56,640 acres. The Township was first created in June, 1866. In 1872. 

 The Township was named after Elijah Step Silvey, a pioneer, who was also the founder of the old town of Silveyville, and who built a house and stock corral there in 1852, for the accommodations of travelers, all of whom, en route between San Francisco and Sacramento, passed by way of Silveyville. It is related that in those days, the trail was not very well defined, and the belated traveler was guided to Silveyville by means of an immense red light which Mr. Silvey was accustomed to keep out at night. Mr. Silvey was accidentally killed by falling from a porch, in November of 1869. The old town of Silveyville has since passed away, but the Township still bears his name.  

DIXON HISTORICAL SOCIETY LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Since time immemorial, the land where Dixon and it's surrounding areas is located has been the home of the Wintun Tribal people, also known as Patwin.  Today, there are three federally-recognized Wintun tribes: Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community, Kletsel Dehe Band of Wintun Indians and Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation.  We are honored and grateful to be here today on their traditional lands.  The Dixon Historical Society is committed to recognizing and celebrating the culture and language of the Wintun tribal people.