DELTA HERITAGE COURIER
May/June 2019
The second annual Delta Heritage Forum, which will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 in Walnut Grove, will be a memorable one. The Forum will provide the first opportunity for those interested in Delta and Carquinez Strait heritage to discuss next steps for the newly designated Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area. In addition, June 6th is the 75th anniversary of D-Day, so we will commemorate the impact of World War II on the region.
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DELTA HERITAGE FORUM IS A MONTH AWAY!
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2019
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You're invited to the Delta Heritage Forum on Thursday, June 6 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Jean Harvie Community Center, 14273 River Road, Walnut Grove. The Forum will focus on efforts to preserve and tell Delta stories, opportunities for partnerships and collaboration, and networking. Please visit the
Delta Heritage Forum webpage
to register and get more information as updates become available.
The final schedule will be available by late May. Sessions are expected to cover the following topics:
- Next steps for the newly designated Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area
- Exploring the region's World War II heritage
- Storytelling through electronic maps and apps
- Including California's tribes in Delta and Carquinez Strait heritage efforts
- Emphasizing agricultural history in agritourism
- Developing heritage events
- Interpretive planning and implementation
Organizations are invited to bring materials on heritage projects for display during the day, especially for the early morning coffee and networking time. We are also seeking speakers who want to give informal 5 minute "lightning talks" on topics that would be of interest to Forum attendees. Please contact
Blake Roberts
with a short proposal for your lightning talk.
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The Delta Protection Commission is currently collecting historical and cultural materials on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Selections and excerpts from these materials may be published in an anthology for high school and college readers as well as for those interested in learning more about this region's rich culture and heritage.
We are collecting 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. We will consider materials such as short stories, novels, family histories, biographies, autobiographies, poems, and songs.
If you know of manuscripts, citations, archives, or leads on sources that we can research, please contact us.
The deadline for submissions has been extended to September 30, 2019.
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EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS, AND UPDATES
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Locke in the 1970s Exhibit - through September 2019
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Black and white photography of Locke in the 1970s by James Motlow, co-author of
Bitter Melon
, will be on display at the Locke Boarding House Museum (19316 Main Street) through the end of September. See the
exhibit flyer
for more information.
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Gay and Lesbian Nightlife in early West Sacramento - through April 2020
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The West Sacramento Historical Society exhibit called
Our Journey: Gay and Lesbian Bars and Night Clubs in early West Sacramento
will be presented at the West Sacramento Community Center (1075 West Capitol Avenue) History Gallery through April 2020.
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FANHS Invitational Golf Fundraiser - May 17
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The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Invitational Golf Tournament is being held on Friday, May 17 to benefit the FANHS National Museum in Stockton. The tournament will be held at the Elkhorn Golf Club, 1050 Elkhorn Drive in Stockton. The registration deadline (cash payment only) is Thursday, May 9. See the
tournament flyer
for details.
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Locke Asian Pacific Spring Festival - May 18
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The Locke Foundation is hosting the Asian Pacific Spring Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The festival will feature music and dancing, arts and crafts, martial arts, and food. More information is available on the
Locke Foundation website
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FANHS Museum Series - Leatrice Perez - May 19
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The Filipino American National Historical Society Museum's "Afternoon at the Museum" series will feature Leatrice Perez presenting on "Those Were the Days in Stockton" on Sunday, May 19 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. The museum is located at 337 East Weber Avenue in Stockton. Please RSVP to
fanhsmuseum@aol.com
by May 17.
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Elk Grove Historical Society - "River Delta History" - Lorraine Croup - May 20
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Ninety-eight-year-old Lorraine Croup will share stories and anecdotes of growing up in the Walnut Grove area and contributions by State Senator William Johnston. The General Meeting will begin at 6:30 PM at the Elk Grove Presbyterian Church at 8153 Elk Grove Boulevard, Suite 50 in Elk Grove. For more information, visit the
Elk Grove Historical Society website
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East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum Opening Day Celebration - June 1
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The East Contra County Historical Society Museum will host their Opening Day celebration on Saturday, June 1 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Free activities include museum tours, lessons in a one-room schoolhouse, music, 19th century games, a quilt show, and a true farm-to-fork experience of cow milking to butter churning and ice cream making. The museum is located at 3890 Sellers Avenue in Brentwood. For more information, visit the
ECCHS Museum website
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Author Lecture Event with Kim Luke - June 1
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The CACS Foundation and Locke Foundation are presenting a lecture and book signing with Kim Luke, local author of the
Lu Family Saga: A Generational Family History through Revolutionary China
. The event will take place at Jan Ying Museum, 13947 Main Street in Locke on Saturday, June 1 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. See the
flyer
for more information.
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Community-Driven Context Statement Webinar - June 18
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A California Preservation Foundation webinar called "Planning & Zoning - Part 1: The Importance of Community-Driven Context Statements" will be held on June 18 from noon to 1:30 PM.
Context statements are developed in order to understand and determine the historic significance of resources in an area.
The presentation
will focus on the what, why, and how of community-driven context statements.
For more information on registering, visit the
webinar webpage
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Little Manila Community Showcase - June 22
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Little Manila Rising is hosting a event featuring Filipino American arts, culture, and history at the Delta College Atherton Auditorium on Saturday, June 22 at 4:00 PM. Check out
Little Manila Rising's Facebook page
for more information.
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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.
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NAGPRA Grants
The National Native American Grant Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Program of the National Park Service (NPS)
is now accepting applications for their
Repatriation grant program
. Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and museums with possible NAGPRA collections are eligible to apply. The Repatriation grant deadline is May 17, 2019.
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Art Works Grants Program
Art Works is the National Endowment for the Arts’ principal grants program. Grants for organizations support exemplary projects in a variety of disciplines. The remaining Art Works application deadline for the year is July 11, 2019. Note that some disciplines only accept certain project types at each deadline.
Visit the
Art Works website
for more information.
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Our Town Grant Program
The National Endowment for the Arts’ creative placemaking grants program supports projects that integrate arts, culture, and design activities into efforts that strengthen communities by advancing local economic, physical, and/or social outcomes.
Apply online by August 8, 2019 and the projects could be awarded from $25,000 to $200,000 in funding.
For more details, visit the
Our Town website
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Teichert Foundation Grants
The application period for Teichert Foundation grants is open between July 1 and August 30, 2019.
Visit the
Teichert Foundation website
for more information.
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National Park Service Directory
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Please contact us with updates or if you want to follow up on newsletter items by emailing Blake Roberts at
blake.roberts@delta.ca.gov
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