Delta Heritage Courier

DELTA HERITAGE COURIER

August 2020

Serving the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Carquinez Strait

On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, finally giving women the right to vote across the United States. Although 100 years later the pandemic has led to the postponement of many commemorations of that event, there are several ways to celebrate, including:

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is striving to complete a list of 1,000 places connected to women's history. You can submit a place for consideration by uploading a photograph and short description at the National Trust for Historic Preservation website.
The Sacramento Public Library is hosting a webinar about Sacramento's history in the movement called "Sacramento Suffrage: The Fight for Voting Rights in the Capital City". Visit the Sacramento Public Library website for more information.
The "Vallejo Celebrates Women's Vote Centennial" march through Vallejo city streets will start at the Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum on Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 AM. For more information, see the Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum website.
The Contra Costa County Library and League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley are hosting a webinar on Thursday, August 27 at 4:00 PM about "Women of Color Activists Then and Now - A Community Conversation". For more information, visit the League of Women Voters of California website.
The Benicia Historical Society hosts a series of presentations on women's suffrage on their website.

As with our previous editions, this month's Courier identifies postponed and canceled events, resources for non-profit organizations, and ways to experience our region's heritage during the shelter-in-place. Since there will likely be more changes, please contact support organizations, event sponsors, museums, parks, and libraries for further updates.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE

DELTA HERITAGE FORUM

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The Forum is a full-day event focused on efforts to preserve and tell Delta stories, opportunities for partnerships and collaboration, and networking. Invitees will include cultural organizations, federal, state, and local officials, business and civic organizations, and those interested in Delta heritage. The Forum is scheduled to be held at the Jean Harvie Community Center in Walnut Grove, but may move at least partially online.

More updates on the Delta Heritage Forum will be available at the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area webpage. If you are interested in participating in the planning for the Forum, please email Blake Roberts at blake.roberts@delta.ca.gov.

EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS, AND UPDATES

Resources for Cultural Heritage Groups During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Americans for the Arts' COVID-19 Resource and Response Center Page
Center for Cultural Innovation's California Relief Fund for Artists and Cultural Practitioners (Application Deadline is Tuesday, August 18)
The Conservation Fund's Webinar on Seeking Ideas and Sharing Solutions for Gateway and Rural Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Page Includes Additional Resources)
Impact Foundry's COVID-19 Nonprofit Resource Exchange
National Trust for Historic Preservation's Resources in Response to the Coronavirus
Northern California Grantmakers' Arts Loan Fund COVID-19 Emergency Loans
Small Business Administration's Disaster Assistance for Qualifying Small Business, Self-Employed Business Owners, and Non-Profit Organizations in Response to COVID-19 Webpage
Solano Community Foundation's Solano Community Impact Fund Webpage
Yolo Community Foundation's Yolo COVID-19 Relief Fund Webpage

What is Closed

Governor Newsom's order on July 13 closed indoor operations for museums. Museum grounds and surrounding parks may be open, including the East Contra Costa Historical Museum in Brentwood, John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, and San Joaquin County Historical Museum in Lodi.

What Has Been Postponed or Canceled (Until Further Notice Unless Stated Otherwise)

Dutra Museum Foundation Golf Tournament, which was scheduled for August 31 (Information on donations can be found on the Dutra Museum website)
California State Railroad Museum, Excursion Train Rides
Filipino American National Historical Society Museum Programs and Events
Haggin Museum Programs, Tours, Classes, and Events
Sacramento History Museum, Old Sacramento Tours

Virtual Tours, Light Reading, and Other Online Resources

Benicia Historical Museum at the Camel Barns (Benicia Online Archival Collection) (Online Exhibits on Benicia and Arsenal History and Misplaced Memories)
Byron Hot Springs (Byron Hot Springs Resort Store)
Contra Costa County Historical Society (Videos about CCCHS and History Center) (History Center Bookstore)
Filipino American National Historical Society Museum (Gift Shop) (Videos and Podcasts)
Hercules Historical Society (Hercules Book Information)
John Muir Association (John Muir Tribute CD)
Locke Foundation (Gift Shop)
Martinez Museum (Martinez History Articles) (Virtual Tours of Martinez)
Rio Vista Museum (Gift Shop)
Sacramento Historical Society (Publications for Members) (Gift Shop)
Sacramento History Museum (Virtual Tours of Old Sacramento) (Museum Shop)
Sacramento River Delta Historical Society (Pear Pearfection Cookbook) (SRDHS Calendars)
San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum (Virtual Tour of Museum Grounds and Buildings)
Shipley Walters Center for Yolo County Archives (Online Access to Yolo County Historical Documents, Materials, and Maps)
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum (Book Shop)

Historical Societies Want to Hear Your Pandemic Stories

As you know, history is happening now. The California Historical Society, California State Archives, Center for Sacramento History, Martinez Historical Society, and Vallejo Naval and Historical Society are among the organizations asking Californians to document their lives during the pandemic.

Locke Foundation Oral History Project

The Locke Foundation has initiated a new Oral History Project, a program to collect interviews of past and present residents and families of the Sacramento Delta Chinese pioneers. These interviews will be preserved for future generations and made available to scholastic institutions, historians, media, and the public. For more information, see the Locke Foundation website.

Benicia Historical Museum Launches Podcast

Hosted by Benicia resident and Benicia High School graduate Dean Putong, the new Museum podcast series provides a “camel’s eye view” of Benicia’s unique history. Two episodes of the "COVID Quarantine Camelcast" are now available. Visit the Benicia Historical Museum website to listen.

Sacramento History Museum Activities for Big and Small

The Sacramento History Museum has prepared activities to keep both adults and schoolchildren busy at home:

The After Hours Date Night: An online frolic is a playful twist on the Museum's popular Underground After Hours Tour that is now available on your computer or TV. The date nights go live at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 7 and Friday, August 14. You can buy tickets on the Sacramento History Museum website.
Home Made History allows 3rd to 5th graders to learn about Sacramento history by engaging in activities, games, videos, coloring pages. For more information, visit the Sacramento History Museum website.

FANHS Museum Lumpia Zoom Party - August 9

Emil Guillermo, Executive Director of the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Museum, will be hosting a virtual lumpia party (Bring Your Own Lumpia!) on Sunday, August 9 at 2:00 PM to talk about the Museum. For the Zoom link, please email FilipinoMuseum@gmail.com and you will receive the link at 1:30 PM that afternoon.

Grant Project Budget Workshop - August 12

Candid Learning is offering a free, in-person training called "Introduction to Project Budgets" on Wednesday, August 12 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the San Francisco Public Library. For more information, go to the Candid Learning website.

Contra Costa County Historical Society Seeking New Executive Director - Deadline August 17

Current Contra Costa County Historical Society Executive Director Priscilla Couden is retiring from her position effective October 31, 2020. The Board of Directors is seeking applications for her replacement by Monday, August 17. For more information on applying, visit the Contra Costa County Historical Society website.

Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum Fundraiser - August 29

The Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum is hosting its annual fundraising auction, called "The Cotton Club Comes to Vallejo" on Saturday, August 29 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For more information on tickets, visit the Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum website.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Have a vision?

Check out these funding opportunities!

Creating special places in our towns and cities can be a difficult and daunting task. Grants are an excellent resource and we have done some of the legwork for you! See below for available opportunities.

CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY

Museum Grant Program

The California Natural Resources Agency is accepting proposals for the Museum Grant Program until Friday, September 18. The program seeks projects that support and enhance museums services that recognize the importance of making art, science, history and culture available to the residents of California, with an emphasis on underserved communities. Approximately $700,000 in awards will be funded by this program. Priority funding will be given to museums that have been severely impacted by COVID-19 and that serve underserved communities and/or Title I Students. For more information on the grant program and the technical assistance workshop schedule, visit the Museum Grant Program website.

NATIONAL TRUST COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Irvin Henderson Main Street Revitalization Fund

The National Trust Community Investment Corporation, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, provides up to $2 million in tax credit financing for transformational historic rehabilitation projects in low-income Main Street communities. For more details, visit the National Trust Community Investment Corporation website.

New Markets Tax Credits

The National Trust Community Investment Corporation uses tax credit allocations to finance historic rehabilitation projects located in severely distressed low-income communities that provide significant community impact and are consistent with their preservation-based community development mission. For more details, visit the National Trust Community Investment Corporation website.

LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION

Rural LISC Community Facilities Fund

Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) provides permanent and construction to permanent financing for rural community facilities, including museums and libraries, in rural communities with populations under 20,000. For more information, visit the LISC website.