DELTA HERITAGE COURIER
January/February 2019

New years bring new resolutions, most of which are abandoned within a few days (if not a few hours!). If you are resolving to spend more time in 2019 on preserving Delta and Carquinez Strait heritage, we are here to support you and make sure that there's a resolution that goes unbroken.

DELTA ANTHOLOGY PROJECT
The Delta Protection Commission is preparing to publish an anthology of historical and cultural materials on the Delta. The anthology is intended for high school and college readers as well as for individuals interested in learning more about this region’s rich culture and heritage. We will consider new or historical writing that represents the experiences of Native Americans, travelers and settlers, owners and workers, and rural and urban dwellers in the Delta from pre-1800 through the 21st century, including those which suggest alternative futures for the region. If you know of manuscripts, citations, archives, or leads on materials that we may wish to include, please email the project historian at Carrie.Alexander@delta.ca.gov , or by phone at (916) 375-4800.

For more information regarding the project, submission of materials, or project sponsorship, please visit our website at delta.ca.gov/anthology . If you have a museum or office, we encourage you to post a project flyer, which is available on the webpage.

PROHIBITION CENTENNIAL RESEARCH
January 16, 2019 is the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 18th Amendment, which prohibited the "manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes", though the United States did not officially go dry until exactly one year later. We're getting ready to celebrate the centennial and we're seeking out documents and photographs that tell the story of Prohibition in the Delta and Carquinez Strait. Please contact Blake Roberts if you can provide assistance.

GOVERNOR'S HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS
Do you know of an individual, organization, or project that exemplifies the best in historic preservation in California? Nomination forms are now available for the  2019 Governor's Historic Preservation Awards . Good work is worth celebrating!

125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF RIO VISTA
Rio Vista celebrated its 125th anniversary on December 30. The town was officially incorporated in 1893. The Rio Vista community is one of the oldest in Solano County. Later on January 4, 1968, Rio Vista officially became a "City". For more history, visit RioVistaCity.com .

DELTA HERITAGE SURVEY
We're continuing to look for your assistance with and feedback on Delta heritage efforts. Please complete a short survey to inform our work.

EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS, AND UPDATES
CPF Stone Material Webinar - February 5
The California Preservation Foundation (CPF) will be hosting a webinar called Materials, Part 2 – Examples in Sourcing and Repairing California’s Historic Stone Architecture on Tuesday, February 5 from 12 to 1:30 PM. Register for this webinar here .
Celebrate the New Year in Isleton (February 9) and
Locke (February 16)!
The Delta has two events that celebrate the Year of the Boar or Pig:

  • Isleton: The Isleton Chamber of Commerce's Asian New Year will be held in Main Street on Saturday, February 9 from 11 AM to 4 PM. The festival will feature lion dancers, taiko drums, wine and sake tastings, a food truck, tai chi and kung fu demonstration, ukettes, calligraphy demonstration, origami, and street vendors.
  • Locke: The Locke Foundation will be hosting this year's celebration on Saturday, February 16 from noon to 3 PM. The event will include a lion dance, martial arts demonstration, calligraphy demonstration, tea ceremony, games, and refreshments. Celebrations will take place rain or shine! For more information, see the Locke Foundation newsletter.
Workshop on Listing Archaeological Sites on the National Register - March 7
The State Office of Historic Preservation presents a free workshop on Thursday, March 7 from 3:30 to 5 PM at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Sacramento. This workshop will address the importance of considering the four National Register of Historic Places criteria when addressing Register eligibility for archaeological sites. Learn what makes a good nomination versus one that "misses the mark," and how participants in the process can make their voices heard. To register, contact OHP archaeologist Anmarie Medin .

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.

National Endowment for the Arts - Art Works Grants Program
NEA has released new guidelines for Fiscal Year 2020 Art Works grants, including new deadlines and application information for each discipline. The February 14 deadline is the only opportunity to apply for Design Art Works funding in 2019. Funding starts on January 1, 2020. Visit the NEA website for more information.
Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program
The HRSP is a new Historic Preservation Fund grant program that supports the rehabilitation of historic properties and fostering the economic development of rural communities. This program funds physical preservation projects for historic sites, including architectural and engineering services. For more details visit NPS.gov .
National Park Service Directory
For further information on funding, technical help, or other assistance, please visit the Directory of National Parks Service Community Assistance Programs .
Federal Grant Website
For more federal grants, search the Grants.gov website , which is regularly updated with new opportunities.
California Preservation Program - Collection Preservation Assessment Awards
The California Preservation Program is providing preservation needs assessments to small and mid-sized institutions that have library or archival collections and provide free public access. The Collection Preservation Assessment Awards application deadline is January 25, 2019.

National Trust for Historic Preservation - Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund
NTHP is accepting applications for the Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund, which provides grants for mentoring and other organizational development opportunities for nonprofit preservation organizations that are members of the NTHP Forum or Main Street America. For more information, visit the fund webpage .

Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation - Community Facilities Fund The Community Facilities Fund provides permanent and construction-to-permanent financing for community facilities, such as museums and libraries, in rural communities with populations under 20,000.