DELTA HERITAGE COURIER
June 2020
Serving the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Carquinez Strait
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The long-term effects of the last few months on our communities, region, state, and nation are still unknown, but we do know that it will shape the preparation and content of the
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area
management plan, which provides guidance for the first 10-15 years of our new National Heritage Area. The public process for creating the plan will be shaped by social distancing requirements. There will be a special focus on using heritage to promote economic development for communities and industries hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. The management plan will explore the experiences and struggles of the region's diverse groups.
As with our previous edition, this month's Courier identifies postponed and canceled events, museum, park, and library closures, 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.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
DELTA HERITAGE FORUM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020
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Due to continued need for physical distancing, we postponed the third Delta Heritage Forum to the first Friday in November. 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.
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EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS, AND UPDATES
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June is LGBTQ Pride Month - A Brief History
On June 28, 1969, patrons fought back when police raided a New York City gay bar called the Stonewall Inn. The Stonewall Riots marked the beginning of the modern LGBTQ rights movement. On the first anniversary of the raid, thousands attended a march that commemorated "Christopher Street Liberation Day" in New York City. Other marches took place in Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco. Five decades later, these events have morphed into a full Pride Month and parades all over the United States and world. For more resources, visit the
Library of Congress website
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Resources for Cultural Heritage Groups During the COVID-19 Pandemic
What is Closed
(Until Further Notice Unless Stated Otherwise)
- Antioch Historical Museum
- Benicia Historical Museum at the Camel Barns
- Big Break Regional Shoreline Visitor Center
- California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento
- Contra Costa County History Center, Martinez
- Dai Loy Gambling House Museum, Locke
- East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum, Brentwood (some buildings closed until further notice, outdoor areas open on Saturdays and third Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 PM)
- Filipino American National Historical Society Museum, Stockton (expected to reopen in July)
- Haggin Museum, Stockton
- Jan Ying Museum, Locke
- John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez
- Locke Boarding House Museum, Locke
- Locke Chinese School Museum, Locke
- Martinez Museum
- Pittsburg Historical Museum
- Sacramento History Museum
- Sacramento Regional Fire Museum, West Sacramento
- Shipley Walters Center for Yolo County Archives, Woodland
- Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
- Yolo County Historical Collection, Woodland
What Has Been Postponed or Canceled
(Until Further Notice Unless Stated Otherwise)
- 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
Isleton Resident, Business Focused on Local Heritage Receive Awards
Senator Bill Dodd honored Isleton's
Jean Yokotobi
and
Mei Wah Beer Room
with two awards:
- Yokotobi was named Sacramento County Woman of the Year. She was born in a Northern California Japanese internment camp during World War II and devoted her retirement to promoting her adopted Delta community of Isleton and preserving its Chinese- and Japanese-American heritage. Her contributions included restarting the Isleton Chamber of Commerce, founding the chamber's Delta Life magazine, developing the town's Cajun and Blues Festival and Asian Festival, and working to build the Asian American Heritage Park. Read the full article at Senator Dodd's website.
- The Mei Wah Beer Room was named Sacramento County Small Business of the Year. Owner and City Councilmember Iva Walton renovated the building with a focus on preserving its Chinese-American history. Antique furnishings from the 1800s including an opium bed, a dragon head mask, original Qing Dynasty-era pennants and a decorative display case with Chinese figurines. Read the full article on Senator Dodd's website.
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
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Heritage Summer Camps for Kids
- History Camp (Sacramento History Museum), June 22-26, June 29-July 1, July 6-10, July 13-17): The Sacramento History Museum is offering virtual camps for ages 6-14 with different themes, including "History Alive!", "History Mystery!", "Life Long Ago!", and "Get to Know Your City!". For more information, visit the Sacramento History Museum website.
- John Muir Mountain Day Camp (John Muir Historic Site, Martinez), July 20-24 and July 27-31: This day camp is a unique experience for children ages 7 to 12 that instills an appreciation for nature, and for the life and legacy of John Muir. Activities vary for each week; campers registering for both weeks will have a unique experience each time. For more information, visit the John Muir Association website.
Webinar on Advocacy for African-American Heritage - June 22
California Preservation Foundation
is hosting a series of online conversations to address existing inequalities in the historic preservation field and question disparities in the recognition of significant historic sites that were designed by or served African American communities, including housing, recreation, cultural centers, and schools. For more information on the first part, called "Housing & Community Culture," on Monday, June 22 at 12:00-1:00 PM, visit the
California Preservation Foundation website
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Sacramento Historical Society Presentation - June 23
The
Sacramento Historical Society
will present "Secret Symbols & Mysteries of the California State Capitol" featuring California State Capitol Museum guide Eric Thomsen. The presentation will be held online on Tuesday, June 23 at 7:00 PM. For more information and to register, visit the
Sacramento Historical Society website.
Grant Proposal Writing Webinar - July 8
GrantSpace by Candid's
"Introduction to Proposal Writing - Live Webinar," Wednesday, July 8, 11:00 AM to noon. This free webinar will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include the basic elements of a proposal, the "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal, and how to follow up. For more information, go to the
GrantSpace by Candid website
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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
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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.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
Grants for Arts Projects
The second deadline for Grants for Arts Projects is now open until Thursday, July 9. These grants support artistically excellent projects that celebrate our creativity and cultural heritage, invite mutual respect for differing beliefs and values, and enrich humanity. Cost-share/matching grants range from $10,000 to $100,000. For more information, visit the
National Endowment for the Arts website
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Our Town Grants
Our Town grants support projects that integrate arts, culture, and design activities into efforts that strengthen communities by advancing local economic, physical, and/or social outcomes. These projects require a partnership between a nonprofit organization and a local government entity, with one of the partners being a cultural organization. Cost-share/matching grants range from $25,000 to $150,000. Check out the
National Endowment for the Arts website
for grant guidelines and to join upcoming webinars
on application requirements. The grant deadline is Thursday, August 6.
PRIVATE GRANTS
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
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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
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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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