Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Heritage Tourism topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Grass Valley commission to pilot free walking tours, explore reprint of Heritage Homes booklet
Summary
Commissioners approved a schedule for free guided walking tours on second Saturdays and discussed reprinting the Heritage Homes booklet; organizers plan a press release and volunteer roster, while funding for printed materials remains to be arranged with city staff and local partners.
The Grass Valley Historical Commission discussed and approved plans to offer free guided walking tours of downtown and moved to pursue a reprint of the commission’s Heritage Homes booklet, though funding details remain unresolved.
Terry, identified in the meeting as a schoolteacher and tour author, presented a new self‑guided/walking‑tour packet that covers a compact downtown loop including the stamp mill, Holbrook Hotel, Mill Street historic facades, the AME Church, St. Joseph’s Cultural Center, and other stops. The commission agreed to pilot four free guided tours on second Saturdays; Terry said she will present on several dates and asked others to volunteer as co‑guides. Commissioner Diane tentatively agreed to join the tour on June 14 and July 12.
Commissioner Miranda asked that a copy of the walking‑tour packet be made public; staff confirmed they would include the document in the public record. Miranda said staff will prepare a press release listing time, meeting place, and presenter names so the commission can evaluate turnout and walking tolerance for participants.
On the Heritage Homes booklet, commissioners reported the city has approved reprinting but the funding path is not yet clear. Commissioner Teresa offered to work with city staff on the process to procure printing and distribution; commissioners noted previous retail pricing around $19.95 and discussed distributing copies through local bookstores and the Chamber. The commission agreed to explore funding sources and to coordinate with staff (Taylor/Robin) on printing logistics.
Commissioners also debated the tour’s start location and the mix of printed and QR‑code materials for visitors who prefer digital content; several commissioners emphasized a printed packet for those who do not use mobile QR codes.
Next steps: the commission will publish the walking‑tour schedule and press release, test the route on multiple Saturdays, and continue work with staff and local booksellers to finalize Heritage Homes reprint logistics and funding.
