Currently Underway is
the Creation of Visalia’s History Museum & Cultural Center
On November 14th stakeholders were invited to a meeting held at the Lofts at fort visalia casting the vision for a cultural center museum and gleaning the community’s input and support in the venture.
NEXT STEPS
Dear Stakeholders,
On behalf of the Visalia Heritage Board of Directors, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your participation in our recent Stakeholder’s Meeting. Your engagement allowed us to share our vision for establishing a cultural center museum in Visalia, ideally situated in the Historic Depot, formerly the Depot Restaurant.
The insights and enthusiasm you brought to our discussions highlighted the significant potential this project holds for our community. We explored vital topics such as preserving our cultural heritage, expanding educational opportunities, enhancing economic impact, fostering community engagement, and promoting cultural tourism. Your contributions are instrumental in framing the future of this initiative.
As we move forward, we are excited to outline the next steps in our journey, with a particular focus on financing this project effectively:
1. **Finalization of Our Business Plan**: This will serve as the essential framework and roadmap for securing the necessary funding to bring our vision to life.
2. **Identification of a Capital Campaign Manager**: We will seek a dedicated professional to lead our fundraising efforts and ensure we reach our financial goals.
3. **Ongoing Communication and Updates**: We will keep all stakeholders informed about our progress and provide opportunities for you to support this important endeavor.
Thank you once again for your commitment to enriching our community’s cultural landscape. We look forward to continuing this journey together and will keep you updated on how you can contribute to the success of this project.
Warm regards,
Walter Deissler, President
Visalia Heritage Board of Directors
Would you like to be a part of this exciting endeavor?
VISALIA HERITAGE is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Corporation founded in 1978 to celebrate and uphold Visalia’s rich heritage through preservation of historic structures and resources for future generations.
CONTACT US
Let us know how you would like to be involved
Phone: 559-972-4872
Mail: P.O. Box 216, Visalia, CA 93279
Email: Presvisaliaheritage@gmail.com
Visalia Heritage’s Accomplishments Since Inception
Visalia Heritage Room
at The Lofts at Fort Visalia
This mini museum tells a visual story of Visalia’s first 100 years through photos of early Visalia and a diorama of Fort Visalia.
Visit Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
340 E. Oak Avenue, Visalia, California
Visalia Then and Now
Walking Tour
Scan the QR Code or click on the link to start the
Walking Tour video
Or pick up a printed version at Visit Visalia at 112 E. Main Street
This tour was created in partnership with Visit Visalia https://www.visitvisalia.com/