This program works to elevate community histories, expand park historical narratives, engage communities, and create career pathways to parks.
University partners include
- UC Santa Barbara
- UC Riverside
- CSU Bakersfield
- CSU Northridge
- CSU Fullerton
- Sonoma State University
- CSU Sacramento.
Some project highlights include:
- Oral Histories and story map created by Sonoma State of community members associated with Candlestick Point SRA
- Archival research from CSU Bakersfield and updating of the Smithsonian Learning Lab for Col. Allensworth SHP.
- Internships and Educational Opportunities for Students of History and Culture
- Creation of Ethnic Studies Curriculum and Educational Resources for Students and Teachers
Los Angeles State Historic Park with CSU, Northridge
Watch videos about Los Angeles State Historic Park and other Relevancy and History Projects.
California Citrus State Historic Park with University of California Riverside
University of California Riverside Public History Department studied the broader narrative and histories associated with the citrus industry, conducting research associated with Immigration and Migration at and curation of digital historical resources at CA Citrus SHP
Channel Coast District with University of California Santa Barbara
The University of California, Santa Barbara site, works with El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, operated by the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, and La Purísima Mission State Historic Park to develop new programming that will emphasize stories of immigration, the environment, and other pressing contemporary issue.
California State University Fullerton and Pio Pico State Park
CSU Fullerton Public History students are assisting with the interpretation and education related to Pio Pico SHP, including the development of signage and curriculum for the park.
