Chalet Bernensis

Historical marker location:

277 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena, California

( Marker can be reached from St. Helena Highway (State Highway 29/128) south of Lewelling Lane.)

Marker installed: 1997

In 1965, the Watts Riots erupted in Los Angeles after a police officer arrested a Black man for drunk driving. The six-day riot resulted in 34 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and $40 million in property damage. The Watts Riots were a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement and helped to spark a nationwide conversation about race relations.