Mariposa Museum and History Center | Application Preview
The Mariposa Museum and History Center is seeking government grants to repair two historic buildings that serve as key components of their educational offerings. Heavy rains in 2022-2023 severely damaged the Counts House, which houses authentic Gold Rush furnishings, and the Gazette Building, home to the original press of the Mariposa Gazette.
The Museum plays a crucial role in educating thousands of school children and tourists about California's Gold Rush heritage, particularly highlighting the contributions of local Native populations. There is a strong emphasis on enhancing outreach efforts through both online and in-person programming, which hinges on the preservation of these historic buildings and artifacts.
Funding is essential not only for the repair of these structures but also for the preservation of California's rich history, which informs current identity and future direction. The Museum sees other educational institutions as collaborators rather than competitors, promoting a shared mission of historical education.
Uniquely, the Mariposa Museum is the only facility in California with an operational Gold Rush Stamp Mill and boasts meaningful contributions from Miwok elders in its exhibits. This authenticity provides a distinct advantage in preserving and presenting California's Gold Rush history.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: non-profit
Location: Mariposa, CA, United States
Length of Operation: 11plus
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
The grant funds will be used for the building repair of two onsite historic buildings (not maintained by Mariposa County.) The 2022-2023 rains destroyed the roof and parts of the interior of the historic Counts House which contains full rooms of authentic Gold Rush furniture and goods. The Gazette Building is also in need of repair. It is the original home the the Mariposa Gazette and contains the original press and type.
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Business Plan
Every year the Museum welcomes thousands of school children, who are bused in from surrounding counties, to learn about the Gold Rush heritage of California. As well as tourists from all over the world. Our Museum is on the way to Yosemite National Park. We highlight the local native population whose home was Yosemite Valley. The Museum would like to provide more outreach by producing access to content and programming both online and in person. In order to do this the Museum needs to protect the artifacts, including the buildings, that highlight the life and culture of the 1849 Gold Rush. Actual items from the Gold Rush and how it pertains to who California is today is vital. History needs to be preserved in order to know who we are and where we are going. These buildings and items are tangible and irreplaceable links to the history of Califoria.
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Self Identified Competition
We do not consider other educational institutions competitors, we consider them allies. There is no other Museum like ours in California. We have the only Gold Rush Stamp Mill that is in operation in California. Miwok elders contributed to and blessed the Native American exhibit. The Museum works to represent all those who contributed to the Gold Rush. The onsite buildings give a real life authenticity to the exhibits.
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