Intentions for History Day:
- Create an interpersonal experience that attracts and educates visitors to Dolores Park about the daily life, culture and contributions of the people in the area, demonstrated by several key time periods.
- Demonstrate using hands-on activities, storyboards, and Q&A in order to bring the times and the people to life.
- Foster use of the park by all
Logistics
History Day is free and open to all. We’ll have an opening introduction land acknowledgement followed by staffing at 6 stations thematically tied to a general timeline, starting with First Nations through modern day. The History is meant to convey the history and geography of the general area around Dolores Park - with mentions of how that history ties to the larger SF history.
Visitors to the Park can pickup a map and “passport” to 6 stations at the “Love Dolores” station. The passport can be validated as a visitor goes to each station group. (A number of completed validations entitles the visitor to various give-away items by returning to the “Love Dolores” station). Visitors do not need a passport to visit the stations.
At each stations, representatives (have prepared materials (handouts, story boards, activities, etc). Visitors typically spend about 10-15 minutes at each station before moving on, though some visitors are very engaged, ask questions, etc… and will stay longer,
These are the Stations
(We’re still looking for volunteers to help staff or design stations 2-5.)
Station 1 - Native Tribes and First Nations (Ohlone and Others) - likely staffed by American Indian Cultural District
Station 2 - Latin / Mexican Period, The Mission-- Need a Lead
Station 3 - Earthquake and Refugees, located close to the golden fire hydrant on 20th and Church.
Station 4 - Jewish Cemeteries and Gold Rush, located close to the playground.
Station 5 - Role of the Park in Modern Times - Social, Cultural and Political Activities - Need a Lead
Station 6 and 7 - Park Renovations & Love Dolores Tom and Love Dolores crew