HEALDSBURG, Calif. — In the heart of Healdsburg, California, there’s a museum dedicated to a simple invention that has helped people stay cool for centuries — one flap at a time.
Healdsburg is the kind of town made for wandering. The streets are walkable, the shops are charming, and tucked between wine country boutiques is one of the coolest attractions around: the Hand Fan Museum.
Founder Pamela Sher said she rarely carries a fan herself because she is afraid of losing or breaking it. But she is passionate about the history behind the portable pieces of art…