Fort Ross 2012 Bicentennial
Commemorating 200 Years · 1812-2012
The Fort Ross 2012 Bicentennial Committee is pleased to introduce the Fort Ross Bicentennial Commemoration. Fort Ross 2012 (FR2012) is a joint project of The California State Parks, Fort Ross State Historic Park, and the Fort Ross Interpretive Association, who together promote the historical and educational benefits of Fort Ross and the surrounding areas. We invite you to join the year-long celebration of Colony Ross.
The
mission of Fort Ross 2012 is to
commemorate the 200
years
of natural, cultural and human history of Fort Ross (known today as
Fort Ross
State Historic Park),
increase public interest and preserve the rich and vital
legacy for future generations through a series of special events
featuring the diverse influences of many people, including Kashaya
and Coast
Miwok Indians, Russians,
Native Alaskans,
Spanish,
Mexican
and Americans.
1Задача программы «Форт Росс-2012»-
отметить 200-летие со дня основания Форта Росс (Исторического парка штата Калифорния), привлечь более широкое внимание к его богатому наследию, отражающему влияние культур и традиций разных народов, в том числе индейцев кашая и коуст мивок, русских, алеутов, испанцев, мексиканцев, американцев, и сохранить его для будущих поколений.
La misión principal de “Fort Ross 20102” es conmemorar los 200 años de historia natural, cultural y humana de Fort Ross (conocido hoy en día como Parque Histórico Estatal Fort Ross), aumentar el interés publico y preservar el rico y vital legado para futuras generaciones a través de una seria de eventos especiales exhibiendo la diversidad de influencias de muchos pueblos, incluyendo los indios Kashaya y Miwok de la Costa, Rusos, Nativos de Alaska, Españoles, Mexicanos y Americanos.
www.fortross2012.org, www.fortrossstatepark.org, www.fortrossinterpretive.org
In 1812, on a stretch of the Pacific Ocean eighty miles north of San Francisco, Russian explorers established Colony Ross,юя Russia’s deepest vanguard into North America. Colony Ross was settled to establish trade relations with the Spanish in California, produce food to support the Russian settlements in Alaska, as well as to expand the valuable sea otter trade.
Although the Russian American Company stayed for just three decades their contributions to early California society were vast – they built California’s first ships and windmills, introduced glass-paneled windows, created the first brickyard, catalogued the local flora and fauna, completed detailed maps and were, by today’s standards, among California’s earliest entrepreneurs. Fort Ross is an excellent example of the best of California and what it has to offer the world: a rich history, diverse cultural legacy, beautiful nature and dedicated people.
Fort Ross State Historic Park, established in 1906 as one of California’s first State Historic Parks, is planning to celebrate the 2012 bicentennial in the spirit of this shared past. The FR2012 Bicentennial Committee would like to invite you to join us in a bicentennial commemoration project.
We
envision that the celebration in 2012 will take place not only on the
grounds of Fort Ross, but throughout the Bay Area, Sacramento, and
elsewhere in the
United States and abroad. We believe the rich and diverse history
associated with 200 years of existence of Fort Ross provides an
excellent opportunity to work cooperatively in the development of
exhibits, shows, symposia, and concerts which will provide insights
into the time when Fort Ross was put on the map and also reflect on
the establishment of California as a state.
Our Committee members are Emilio Valencia, Marion MacDonald, Daniel Murley, Martha Ann Francisca McGettigan, Zoya Gradov, Richard Andriano Moore, Amy Lemmer, Hank Birnbaum, Peter Benitz, Jeremy Stinson, Sarah Sweedler, and Tom Wright. Organizations we are working with are Sonoma County Museum, Presidio Trust in San Francisco, Congress of Russians in America, Russian Center, California Historical Society, Sonoma County Historical Society, Gualala Art Center, Gualala Quilting Guild, Rancho Bodega Historical Society, and Presidio Historical Association. We have over 30 individuals, churches, and universities working on various tasks for the Fort Ross 2012 programs and projects.
Our logo was created by Drew Fagan. Many others are participating in various ways. We want to take this opportunity to recognize the work of Vana Lawson, Kashaya elder, who passed away in of 2011. She was creating movement among the Kashaya and efforts at Fort Ross to educate people and to share the Kashaya world.
I want to take this opportunity to share with you the deep honor I have in Co- Chairing the Fort Ross 2012 Bicentennial. Having looked forward to 2012 for over twenty years we are finally here! It has become clear to me that for many it is a very special occasion to commemorate this amazing history as so many share this love and passion of Fort Ross. It is really inspiring to witness. The people of Ross, who were so diverse, living in a raw and uncertain world, often remind me of who we are today. We face many challenges at Fort Ross but as they did long ago we will make our mark, that I am certain. The efforts and shared passion by many will make certain of our success. Thank you.
Robin Joy – Park Interpretive Specialist – Fort Ross Bicentennial Co-Chair
Calendar of Events
Please note all events are subject to change. Please check the website and Facebook often for updates.
January 2012 Kashaya –The First People of Mettini
January 19 - Kashaya Presentation at Presidio Golden Gate Club 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Emilio Valencia, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Kashaya Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria would like to invite you to an open discussion on the history of the Kashaya, with traditional stories, and contemporary tales. The Kashaya People are from the land called Mettini, a place now called Fort Ross State Historic Park. Several members of the Kashaya Band will speak and answer questions. We will discuss impacts of the Russian American Company, relationships between the Kashaya and Russians, Alaskans, and Creoles which changed the lives of the Kashaya People. Historic drawings and landscapes, as well as artifacts will be shown. Kashaya food will be shared. Please join us to hear this unique story. Visit the Presidio Trust website for more information and directions. http://www.presidio.gov/
January 20 - Kashaya Presentation at Sonoma County Museum 6:00 Pm to 8:00 PM
Emilio Valencia, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Kashaya Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria would like to invite you to an open discussion on the history of the Kashaya, with traditional stories, and contemporary tales. The Kashaya People are from the land called Mettini, a place now called Fort Ross State Historic Park. Several members of the Kashaya Band will speak and answer questions. We will discuss impacts of the Russian American Company, relationships between the Kashaya and Russians, Alaskans, and Creoles which changed the lives of the Kashaya People. Historic drawings and landscapes, as well as artifacts will be shown. Kashaya food will be shared. Please join us to hear this unique story. Visit the Sonoma County Museum for more information. http://sonomacountymuseum.org/
January 21 - Kashaya Lecture at Fort Ross SHP 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Emilio Valencia, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Kashaya Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria would like to invite you to an open discussion on the history of the Kashaya, with traditional stories, and contemporary tales. The Kashaya People are from the land called Mettini, a place now called Fort Ross State Historic Park. Several members of the Kashaya Band will speak and answer questions. We will discuss impacts of the Russian American Company, relationships between the Kashaya and Russians, Alaskans, and Creoles which changed the lives of the Kashaya People. Historic drawings and landscapes, as well as artifacts will be shown. Kashaya food will be shared. Please join us to hear this unique story. www.fortrossstatepark.org or www.fortross2012.org
January 27 – Hosted by Congress of Russian Americans located in San Francisco with presentations by Natalie Sabelnik, President of Congress of Russian Americans and by Robin Joy, Park Interpretive Specialist at Fort Ross SHP and Chair of Fort Ross Bicentennial. Champagne and music to bring in the 2012 celebrations will be shared. Robin Joy has worked at Fort Ross for over 21 years creating and implementing the educational and interpretive programs at Fort Ross. http://www.russian-americans.org/
January 20 through May 27 - The Sonoma County Museum will host an exhibit featuring ‘Kashaya Portraits – Historic and Contemporary’. http://sonomacountymuseum.org/
February 2012
February 10-12 – The Russian Festival, hosted by the Russian Center in San Francisco, will place a special focus on Fort Ross 2012. This three day event includes dancing, singing, various other Russian themed talent performances, and will include presentations about the Fort Ross history and 2012 Bicentennial. Arts and crafts as well as other exhibits are also a part of this festival. rjoy@parks.ca.gov http://www.russiancentersf.com/ and http://www.russian-americans.org/
February 17-19, 2012 - California Mission Studies Conference in San Rafael. February 18th Glen Farris will give a talk about the relation of Mission San Rafael and Fort Ross.
February 25 to May 27– The Sonoma County Museum will host ‘The Tzar’s Cabinet’ which features items from the Tzar’s homes. Opening reception 5 PM. This is a special showing placing focus on Russian’s in Sonoma. A side exhibit showcasing the ‘Russian American Company – Landscapes and Portraits in California’ will also be a part of this exhibit. http://sonomacountymuseum.org/
1March 2012
March 7 – Gualala Art Center will host ‘Dinner at Six’ with special Russian faire to highlight the Russian presence on the Sonoma Coast. Presentations by Fort Ross staff and members of the Kashaya and Russian Community to highlight various aspects of Fort Ross SHP. http://gualalaarts.org/
March 7- ‘The Romanovs and the founding of St. Petersburg’ talk by Bruce Elliot presented by the Sonoma County Museum. http://sonomacountymuseum.org/
March 8 – Gualala Art Center will host Robin Joy, Park Interpretive Specialist and Bicentennial Chair of Fort Ross SHP at its monthly lecture series. Robin will discuss the events and programs of 2012 as well as present basic history of Fort Ross and Russian American history of the Sonoma coast. http://gualalaarts.org/.
March 15 – Bodega Bay United States Post Office will host a special cancellation stamp with a Port Rumiantsev theme.
March 15 – Hosted by the Rancho Bodega Historical Society a lecture “From Russia to California” with Professor Serge Doroshov from the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory held at the Bodega Marine Laboratory. This presentation will highlight the science endeavors and accomplishments of the Russian American Company. http://www.bodegabay1812.org/
April 2012
April 4 – 9 The tall ship ‘Lady Washington’ arrives to Bodega Bay, Port Rumiantsev. Throughout the week they will have book signings, lectures, dancing, as well as visits on board the ship. A flotilla of Russian type long boats will be in the bay. An exhibit if artifacts, historic charts/maps from ‘Science Under Sail” will be hosted at Inn at the Tides. http://www.bodegabay1812.org/.
April 7 the Bodega Bay Grange will host a cultural event with song and dance performed by The Russian Collection Performing Arts ensemble.
April 23 – 27 International Conference on Russian American Company: The historic and contemporary setting of Northern California. Chair Marion MacDonald – Society of Living Traditions
A five-day conference/symposia focusing on the Russian American settlement at Fort Ross and the North Pacific Coast will be held in Santa Rosa at the Hyatt. Monday, April 23, will consist of pre-conference workshops and demonstrations, followed by three days of conference sessions, several performances by various dance groups, and an historic themed formal ball and dinner on Thursday evening. An all-day field trip to Fort Ross on Friday, April 27 will culminate the conference. Marion MacDonald is director of Living Traditions, an organization that brings together indigenous people from around the world. She has been an active participate in many Fort Ross programs and projects for the last 15 years. She served as a Director on the FRIA board for over ten years. She is an internationally known conservator. Marion MacDonald [mfmacdonald@aol.com]
April 28 – Costume Seminar hosted by FRIA and CSP at Fort Ross SHP.
April 28-29 The Bodega Bay ‘Fisherman’s Festival’ celebrates Port Rumiantsev http://www.bbfishfest.org/
May 2012 – Natural History –
Dan Murley – Lead – Dan is currently the Director of the Sonoma County Heritage Network and an active member of the Audubon Society. Dan was the Curator/Director of the Healdsburg Museum from 2003 to 2010. Between 1978 and 2003, he was a State Park Ranger and Assistant State Park Archaeologist with the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Dan has spent 30 years investigating the multi-ethnic interactions at Fort Ross, with particular emphasis on the Native Alaskan workers brought to the Russian American Company outpost on the Sonoma County coast. A study with UCLA scholars Thomas Wake and Anthony Gresch on the Farallone Islands provided me deeper insight into the lives of Natives "in the service of the Russian American Company." Dan’s love of the local natural history and the human history of the West may be viewed in his weekly column which he has joyously produced for the past 34 years. Dan has a B.A. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1969 in Business Management and Economics, emphasis in Soviet-United States Agricultural Economics and M.A. San Francisco State University, Museum Studies (emphasis in archaeological analysis and curation), 2004. Post Graduate studies include U.C. Berkeley - Interpretation of Archaeology, Archaeological Field Methods, Archaeology and Native People. U.C. Davis- Zooarchaeology. Dan Murley - df47@mcn.org
May 17 – Lecture at Presidio Golden Gate Club, 7:00 – 8:00 PM - Dan will be sharing his many stories on the natural influences made during the Russian American Company era. Many scientists and ethnographers studied the northern areas of California making many contributions of value today. Please join Dan as he highlights this era, giving special attention to the sea otter, with images, hands on opportunities, and stories of this fascinating time in California. http://www.presidio.gov/
May 18 – Lecture at Sonoma County Museum , 6:00 – 8:00 PM - Dan will be sharing his many stories on the natural influences made during the Russian American Company era. Many scientists and ethnographers studied the northern areas of California making many contributions of value today. Please join Dan as he highlights this era, giving special attention to the sea otter, with images, hands on opportunities, and stories of this fascinating time in California. http://sonomacountymuseum.org/
May 19 - Lecture and walk at Fort Ross – 1:30 – 3:30 Dan will be sharing his many stories on the natural influences made during the Russian American Company era. Many scientists and ethnographers studied the northern areas of California making many contributions of value today. Please join Dan as he highlights this era, giving special attention to the sea otter, with images, hands on opportunities, and stories of this fascinating time in California. After the presentation we will move to the outdoors for a hands- on learning experience. www.fortross2012.org
May 28 – Annual ROCOR Russian Orthodox Church Service at Fort Ross SHP www.fortrossstatepark.org
June 2012 - Spanish and Mexican Relations with ‘The Russian American Company’.
Lead - Martha Ann Francisco McGettigan. Martha is a great, great granddaughter of General Mariano Guadalupe and Doña Francisca Carrillo Vallejo. She has been producing and presenting programs on early California history for over twenty years. Martha majored in theatre arts and music at Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles and further studies in management. She has lectured on Native American and Californios, presented papers, published in several academic circles, choreographer, taught tap dancing, art director, researcher, and costume and prop director, created a DVD on General Vallejo’s home, receiving a nomination for a Telly Award for scriptwriter and produced a CD of a Las Posadas using historic and original California Mission music. Martha is a recipient of a Visiting Scholar Fellowship at the Autry Institute for the Study of the American West. Martha is one of the first women accepted as a regular member of the Society of the California Pioneers, a member of Los Californianos, and the Daughters of California Pioneers. She is a member of the Petaluma Yacht Club and Master Mariners Benevolent Association. She is a classical clarinetist and lives in Pope Valley. Martha Ann Francisco Vallejo-Mettigan [mmcgproduc@aol.com]
June 1-3 The Vallejo Silver Chest - The Society of California Pioneers will host a program to begin the accounts of Spanish Mexicans and Russians in California with an opening gala reception to be held June 2. The program will be presented by Martha Ann Francisca Vallejo McGettigan, great great granddaughter of General Vallejo and granddaughter of Francisca Vallejo McGettigan. The story of General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo and the Princess Helena Gagarin will be presented to the music of Francisca Vallejo McGettigan. An exquisite mahogany military chest, a gift to the General by the Russians, handed down through Francisca’s family and now part of the Society’s historical collection will be on special display. Martha Ann Francisco Vallejo-Mettigan [mmcgproduc@aol.com] http://www.californiapioneers.org/
June 2 Sonoma County Historical Society will sponsor their annual 25 mile hike to Fort Ross – Jeff Tobes leader. This hike will walk the hills above Fort Ross, highlighting some historic places along the way ending at Fort Ross for a BBQ and presentation by park staff. http://www.sonomacountyhistory.org/
June 9 Walk Mt St. Helena – an ascent to the top to commemorate the climb by Ilya Voznesenski in 1841, June 8 with Robin Joy from Fort Ross State Historic Park and Dan Murley, historian on local and Russian American History. rjoy@parks.ca.gov or www.fortrossstatepark.org or www.fortross2012.org
June 15 - Lecture at the Sonoma County Museum – 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Californian historian, Martha Ann Francisco Vallejo- McGettigan. She will be speaking about the Spanish and Russian American Company influences in California, how it all ties into the Presidio and the Russian interchange as well as share stories of her family, the Vallejo’s. Please join us as we learn more about this fascinating relationship of Spanish and Russians. Martha Ann Francisco Vallejo-Mettigan [mmcgproduc@aol.com] http://sonomacountymuseum.org/
June 16 – Lecture at Fort Ross State Historic Park 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Californian historian, Martha Ann Francisco Vallejo- McGettigan. She will be speaking about the Spanish and Russian American Company influences in California, how it all ties into the Presidio and the Russian interchange as well as share stories of her family, the Vallejo’s. Please join us as we learn more about this fascinating relationship of Spanish and Russians. Martha Ann Francisco Vallejo-Mettigan [mmcgproduc@aol.com] www.fortrossstatepark.org or www.fortross2012.org
June 23 - San Francisco Solano Mission, Sonoma - Vallejo and the Princess -The story of General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo and the Princess Helena Gagarin will again be presented to the music of Francisca Vallejo McGettigan. Pictures of an exquisite mahogany military chest, a gift to the General by the Russians, handed down through Francisca’s family will be on special display. The story of how this came to be and Vallejo’s connection to the Russians will be told. General Vallejo laid out and founded the pueblo of Sonoma. This program will also tell of the General’s love of California, Sonoma, and his wife of 58 years. The program will be presented by Martha Ann Francisca Vallejo McGettigan, great great granddaughter of General Vallejo and granddaughter of Francisca Vallejo McGettigan.
Martha Ann Francisco Vallejo-Mettigan [mmcgproduc@aol.com]
June 27 – Anza Day-. More information to follow.
June 28 – Lecture at Presidio Golden Gate Club 7:00 – 8:00 PM. Californian historian, Martha Ann Francisco Vallejo- McGettigan will be speaking about the Spanish and Russian American Company influences in California, how it all ties into the Presidio and the Russian interchange as well as share stories of her family, the Vallejo’s. Please join us as we learn more about this fascinating relationship of Spanish and Russians. Martha Ann Francisco Vallejo-Mettigan [mmcgproduc@aol.com] http://www.presidio.gov/
June 29 and 30 - The Presidio in San Francisco will focus on Fort Ross as they hold their annual "Pasados del Presidio" highlighting the relations between the Russian American Company and the Spanish and Mexicans of Alta California. A Fandango will take place on the 30th. http://www.presidio.gov/
June 30 Petaluma Adobe Fandango – Spanish/Mexican with Fort Ross being highlighted
July 2012 - Russian’s in California
July 4 – Annual OCA Orthodox Church service at Fort Ross SHP www.fortrossstatepark.org
July – Date to TBA – Glenn Farris will host a book signing for his newly released So Far From Home: Russians in Early California. This book was supported by FRIA. www.fortrossinterpretive.org
July 28-29 Fort Ross will hold its annual Cultural Heritage Day(s) – expanded to a two-day event this year and highlighting the area’s history as well as celebrating contemporary culture through song, dance, scenarios, and special events. Tall ships from locations along the Pacific Coast and from Russia are expected to come together at Fort Ross and be joined by baidarkas (kayaks) and baidaras along with Native Alaskans, Spanish, and Native Kashaya. www.fortrossstatepark.org or www.fortross2012.org
August 2012 – Russian Orthodox Church and Cemetery
August 9 Lecture at Presidio Golden Gate Club 7:00 – 8:00 PM. Lead Zoya Gradov will bring together several historians to discuss the Russian Orthodox Church in California at the time of Fort Ross as well as contemporary views. They will also have a discussion on icons, a Russian Orthodox choir will share some songs of the church and more. Zoya Ivanovna Gradov was born in Russia receiving her Ph.D. in the history department of the University of Warsaw. In San Francisco she taught history and English at Newcomer High School. She has been a member of the editorial committee of the “Russian Life” and has published articles regularly in the newspaper since 2005. In addition to her work at the newspaper, she works at the archives of the Museum of Russian Culture and researches the history of Russian immigration. zgradov@yahoo.com http://www.presidio.gov/
August 10 – Lecture at Sonoma County Museum 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Lead Zoya Gradov will bring together several historians to discuss the Russian Orthodox Church in California at the time of Fort Ross as well as contemporary views. They will also have a discussion on icon, a Russian Orthodox choir will share some songs of the church and more. . Zoya Ivanovna Gradov was born in Russia receiving her Ph.D. in the history department of the University of Warsaw. In San Francisco she taught history and English at Newcomer High School. She has been a member of the editorial committee of the “Russian Life” and has published articles regularly in the newspaper since 2005. In addition to her work at the newspaper, she works at the archives of the Museum of Russian Culture and researches the history of Russian immigration. zgradov@yahoo.com http://sonomacountymuseum.org/
August 25 Fort Ross will commemorate the original Colony Ross dedication on August 12th which is close to the date of when Fort Ross was dedicated. The Orthodox churches in the United States and will hold a unified church service for the first time ever at the Holy Trinity Chapel at Fort Ross SHP. The churches will also host a dedication ceremony to honor those who lived and died at Ross Colony and to dedicate the new interpretive panels to be placed at the cemetery. www.fortrossstatepark.org or www.fortross2012.org
September 2012 - The Ranch Era
Fort Ross will showcase the Benitz and Call family eras through the Lecture at Fort Ross (September 22). The Call House will be open for tours each weekend in September. www.fortrossstatepark.org
October 2012 - Harvest of Land & Sea: The Hunting, Gathering & Agricultural Heritage at Colony Ross-
October 18
“Colony Ross and the Missions: Breadbasket for Early 19th Century for Russian Alaska”
Film, Illustrated Talk and Panel Discussion at the Golden Gate Club, The Presidio, GGNRA, San Francisco
Though many know of Fort Ross, few know of Colony Ross beyond the fort, including the farms, ranches and fields of grain extending inland in present day Sonoma County. Learn more about this history, including the active trading between the Russians and the Spanish/Mexican missions, intended to secure foodstuffs for the Russian settlements north in Alaska and Siberia. Following the new 20-minute Fort Ross documentary film, this illustrated talk and panel discussion will be led by Hank Birnbaum, Park Interpretive Specialist, and Fort Ross State Historic Park.
hbirnbaum@parks.ca.gov, http://www.presidio.gov/
October 19
“Beyond the Fort: The Ranches, Port and Hunting Station of Colony Ross.”
Film, Illustrated Talk and Panel Discussion at the Sonoma County Museum, Santa Rosa. Learn how early 19th century Alta California hosted Russians not just at Fort Ross, but also developed an area extending from Point Arena to Tomales Bay, with Colony Ross comprising of inland farms, orchards, ranches and grain fields, Port Rumyantsev (Bodega Bay) serving as the Russian port, and also a hunting station on the Farallone Islands. Following the new 20-minute Fort Ross documentary film, this illustrated talk and panel discussion will be led by Hank Birnbaum, Park Interpretive Specialist, and Fort Ross State Historic Park. hbirnbaum@parks.ca.gov, http://sonomacountymuseum.org/
October 20
Fort Ross Harvest Festival, Fort Ross State Historic Park This expanded annual Harvest Festival event will include festivities in historic Fort Ross orchard, presentation about the Fort Ross windmill, Russian harvest folk songs and dance, crafts, historic re-enactments, firearm demonstrations, Kashaya Pomo demonstrations of traditional foods, plus special Fort Ross Harvest Feast. Coordinated by Hank Birnbaum, Park Interpretive Specialist, Fort Ross State Historic Park hbirnbaum@parks.ca.gov www.fortrossstatepark.org or www.fortross2012.org or www.fortrossinterpretive.org Possible excursion: Colony Ross Beyond the Fort: Russian American Company Ranches and Port, (date to be determined), Bodega Bay, Bodega, Occidental/Graton, and Jenner.
November 2012 – The Arts and Crafts of Fort Ross and Beyond
The talents and skills of the Artists and Craftsmen of the Fort Ross community and beyond will be on display the first weekend in November as creations are offered for sale and demonstrations of craft production from the Settlement Ross period are presented.
November 21 – 25 – Visit of a Russian ship,’Sedov’ on her round the world voyage. A legendary windjammer “Sedov” with its four masts is considered to be the biggest training windjammer in the world. In 2011 it will celebrate its 90th anniversary. http://www.sts-sedov.info/eng/booking/
December 2012 – Closing Ceremonies
December 8 - Annual Fort Ross Interpretive Association and CSP Community Potluck and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and 2012- Closing Ceremony.
Additional 2012 Exhibits and Projects
Several exhibits are being created to be showcased around California and internationally.
Russian America in California - Portraits and Landscapes.
Kashaya Exhibits
Sonoma County Museum will host “The Tsar’s Cabinet”, Feb 17 – May 27th, 2012
Fort Ross Quilt project – Raffle tickets to be sold during the year and raffled off at our Closing Ceremonies
Adopt a Highway Program – Fort Ross 2012 Logo sign is up and walkers are picking up along Highway One
Please join our Facebook site “Friends of Fort Ross State Historic Park”.
Brochures , Posters, and Panels are being completed
Stamp Cancellation hosted by various United States Post offices
January - Stewarts Point PO to highlight the Kashaya
April – Bodega Bay PO to Highlight the Maritime
June – Presidio PO to highlight Russians and trade with Spanish/Mexican
July – Jenner PO to highlight Russians in California
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Weekend interpretive talks at Fort Ross presented by staff and volunteers focusing on the hunting, gathering, and agricultural practices of Colony Ross will take place.