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The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area (Delta NHA) Management Plan will guide the work of the Commission and its partners for the next ten to 15 years. Over the last year, the NHA Management Plan Advisory Committee and the four task groups have met to develop the NHA’s mission, vision, objectives and strategies, and interpretive plan. Pieces of the plan are starting to come together. We encourage you to be involved in the Management Plan process by participating in NHA Advisory Committee and Commission meetings and supporting your organization’s role as a partner in the NHA’s work.
Since the number of heritage events are still below pre-pandemic levels, we have temporarily become a bimonthly newsletter. Please contact Blake Roberts at blake.roberts@delta.ca.gov if there are events or updates you want to pass along to our mailing list.
 Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Management Plan Survey
Survey Closes April 7
Your input is needed! The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area (Delta NHA) Management Plan will include long-range policies, goals, strategies, and actions, an implementation plan, a business plan, and an interpretive plan. You can help determine the management plan’s priorities by taking the Delta NHA Management Plan Survey. You can find out more about the Delta NHA by visiting the Delta NHA webpage.
Exhibitions, Events, and Updates
March is Women's History Month
- Visit the Sacramento History Museum on Saturday, March 26 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a special Women Authors’ Book Fair. Authors will be on-site to talk about and sign copies of their pioneering and engaging books. For more information, visit the Sacramento History Museum Facebook page.
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Yolo County Women's History Month is hosting a Women's History Celebration on Saturday, March 26 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Gibson House in Woodland. This year’s theme "Providing Healing, Promoting Hope" honors women caregivers, frontline workers and women of all cultures who have provided both healing and hope throughout history and into our future. Admission is free. Reserve your spot via Yolo County Women's History Month Eventbrite page.
University of the Pacific Research Talk on Everyday Filipino American History – March 24
Dr. Celeste Gonzalez de Bustamante will give a presentation called "From Kitchens to 'Picnics': Everyday Resistance Among Pinays in Informal and Formal Spaces in California's San Joaquin Valley, 1930s to 1970s” on Thursday, March 24 at UOP's Wendall Phillips Center at 3:00 PM. A reception will follow this free event. See the Filipino American National Historical Society Museum Facebook page for more information.
Civil War History Presentation During Contra Costa County Historical Society Annual Meeting – March 26
Local author and historian Donald Bastin will present on “Rebels at the Gate: San Francisco Bay Area during the Civil War” about military preparations made in and around San Francisco during the Civil War. The virtual presentation, which will take place during the Contra Costa County Historical Society Annual Meeting, will take place on Saturday, March 26 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Admission is free, but registration is required through Contra Costa County Historical Society Zoom registration page.
OPR Hosts Federal Grants Webinar Series – Starts March 30
The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is hosting a series of free webinars on important pre-planning steps to help you get started in federal grants. The dates and titles for each webinar are below:
March 30: Finding Federal Grants That Are a Good Fit for Your Organization
May 18: Building Partnerships for Federal Grant Success
September 28: Elements for Quality Project Design
October 13: Building a Compelling Federal Budget
Antioch Historical Museum Sesquicentennial Kick-Off BBQ - April 2
The Antioch Historical Society and Museum is holding an open house and BBQ to celebrate the city’s 150th birthday on Saturday, April 2 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The museum tour and musical performance is free to the public. The additional charge for food and beverages benefits the Antioch Historical Society and Museum. For more information, visit the Antioch Historical Society Facebook event page.
Locke Foundation Scholarships – Deadline is April 8
The Locke Foundation has announced the availability of six $500 cash scholarships to be awarded to graduating seniors from Delta High School and Rio Vista High School. The deadline for applying is April 8. Information and application forms can be accessed on the Locke Foundation website.
Contra Costa County Historical Society Essay Contest – Deadline is April 15
The Contra Costa County Historical Society is proud to announce its inaugural Essay Contest for high school seniors. For more information, visit the Contra Costa County Historical Society Facebook page.
Benicia Historical Museum History Talks Series – April 16
The Benicia Historical Museum’s History Talks Series returns on Saturday, April 16 at 11:30 AM. Experience the museum before it opens to the public and come out for a special presentation on the 1857 Powder Magazine. Author Allan Ganday will present his research, give a tour of the rarely open Powder Magazine, and sign his book. Get your tickets early though Benicia Historical Museum Eventbrite page or at the door.
Monthly Speaker Series Discusses Locke – April 18
The Elk Grove Historical Society will feature Douglas Hsia speaking on Chinese culture and its history in Locke. The free event will take place on Monday, April 18 at 6:30 PM at the Elk Grove Presbyterian Church, 8153 Elk Grove Boulevard, Suite 50.
Muir Symposium – April 23
The University of the Pacific will be holding the all-day Muir Symposium on Saturday, April 23. This years’ theme will be “New Perspectives on Peoples and Parks.” For full details, visit the University of the Pacific event webpage. Direct any questions to Mike Wurtz at mwurtz@pacific.edu.
 Strentzel-Muir House, Martinez
Celebration of John Muir Birthday and Earth Day – April 30
The John Muir Association and National Park Service are hosting a joint celebration of John Muir’s 184th birthday and the 52nd Anniversary of Earth Day at the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 AM through 4:00 PM. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call (925) 228-8860 or visit the John Muir Association webpage.
Scenic Railway Rides Available through May 1
The Western Railway Museum’s annual Scenic Limited Spring Time Specials return this year between Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, May 1. Take a ride on an original Sacramento Northern Railway passenger train as you roll along the hillside of Solano County. Book your first class or coach seating now at the Western Railway Museum website.
Registration Now Open for Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Golf Tournament
You can now register for a golf tournament that benefits the FANHS Stockton Chapter and FANHS Museum programs and activities. The tournament will take place on Saturday, June 4 at the Elkhorn Golf Club in Stockton. More information is available on the FANHS Stockton website.
Antioch Historical Museum Releases New Video About City’s African-American History
The Antioch Historical Museum released a video on its Antioch Historical Museum Facebook page about Thomas Gaines, Antioch's first African American resident.
New Issue of the San Joaquin Historian on Stockton's Washington Street
The newest issue of San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum's The San Joaquin Historian has arrived! Titled “Washington Street: The Heart and Soul of Stockton Chinatown”, this is the first issue of the Historian since 2017. The issue is available at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum or by calling (209) 331-3055.
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.
Federal Grants
National Endowment for the Arts Challenge America Grants
Challenge America offers support primarily to small organizations for projects in all artistic disciplines that extend the reach of the arts to populations that are underserved. Challenge America features an abbreviated application, a robust structure of technical assistance, and grants for a set amount of $10,000. For more information, see the National Endowment for the Arts website.
National Endowment for the Humanities Digital Projects for the Public
This grant program support projects that interpret and analyze humanities content in primarily digital platforms and formats, such as websites, mobile applications and tours, interactive touch screens and kiosks, games, and virtual environments. The grant deadline is June 8, 2022. For more information, visit the National Endowment for the Humanities website.
Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants
This grant program funds capital projects that support the design, purchase, construction, restoration, or renovation of facilities for humanities activities. Digital Infrastructure projects support the maintenance, modernization, and sustainability of existing digital scholarly projects and platforms. The grant deadline is May 17, 2022. For more information, visit the National Endowment for the Humanities website.
National Park Service State, Tribal, and Local Grants
Visit the State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Division website for grant programs that are now accepting applications.
State Grants
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy Community and Economic Enhancement (Proposition 68) Grants
The Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program funds projects that benefit Delta communities to sustain the Delta’s heritage and enhance the unique values of the Delta today. Program priorities include recreation and tourism, historic and cultural preservation, and environmental education. Additionally, the program focuses on increasing public access to recreational opportunities to promote a robust Delta economy. For more information, visit the Delta Conservancy’s Proposition 68 Grant webpage.
Other Funding
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.
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