Publications

Sacramento River delta Historical Society

Celebrating 50 Years of the Courtland Pear Fair

In July 2024, the Sacramento River Delta Historical Society published a special 50th Anniversary Commemorative Booklet honoring the rich history of the Courtland Pear Fair—California’s premier pear celebration. This beautifully crafted booklet showcases five decades of Fair memories, featuring vintage photos, historical insights, and stories that capture the heart of this beloved Delta tradition.

Now available for $15, this keepsake can be purchased at all SRDHS events or by request via mail. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Delta history. For more information or to order a copy, please contact us at srdhshs@gmail.com or srdhspublications@gmail.com

Historic Homes of the Delta: A Timeless Tribute

Explore the architectural heritage of the Sacramento River Delta in this stunning reprint of the 1984 Historic Houses of the Sacramento River Delta. Some of these remarkable homes still stand, while others exist only in memory, but all are beautifully captured in original drawings by Chris Spencer.

This vibrant collection features 29 historic homes, showcased in two-page spreads, spanning Clarksburg to Walnut Grove, Pittsburg, Antioch, and the Delta islands surrounded by sloughs and waterways.

Now available for $20 (+$2 shipping & handling). To order your copy, email srdhshs@gmail.com.

Own a piece of Delta history today!

PUBLICATIONS

Listed below are newsletters published by the Sacramento River Delta Historical Society. Click on the date you wish and you will see the newsletter in PDF format. Scroll down for several other publications by SRDHS!