History Archives - PORTS Program

Water: California’s Most Precious Resource

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Climate, History, Millerton Lake State Recreation Area, Oceans and Watersheds, PORTS Programs

Water: California’s Most Precious Resource Come along as we explore how agriculture in California’s Central Valley demand for water led to the creation of one of the world's largest water infrastructure projects to quench the industries thirst. In this program... Read MoreRead more about Water: California’s Most Precious Resource

From Coal to Clay

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area, History, People, Places, PORTS Programs

From Coal to Clay Join us for a trip back in time to over 125 years ago to the first coal mines in California and the long-lost Brick Factory at Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area. In this program, we will learn about the daily life of coal miners and factory... Read MoreRead more about From Coal to Clay

Ethnic Studies Lesson: The Life and Legacy of Pío Pico, The Last Governor of Mexican California

6-8, 9-12, Arts and Culture, History, Instructional Resources, People, Pio Pico State Historic Park, State Parks

Ethnic Studies Lesson: Exploring Colonel Allensworth, A Historic Journey Through Time

6-8, 9-12, Arts and Culture, Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, History, Instructional Resources, People, State Parks

Ethnic Studies Lesson: Exploring Alaxuluxen and Chumash Heritage

6-8, 9-12, Arts and Culture, Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park, History, Instructional Resources, People, State Parks