According to Manteca Bulletin “ Sikhs have played a vital role in shaping the history, agriculture, economy, and cultural landscape of San Joaquin County for more than a century.
For the first time in its history, the San Joaquin County Historical Museum has dedicated a major exhibition to preserving and sharing the history of the local Sikh community that is deeply woven into the fabric of the region.
The opening celebration of “The Sikhs in America: Faith, Resilience, and Power” exhibit takes place Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum located in Mike Grove Park south of Lodi.
The opening celebration will feature remarks from community leaders, authentic Punjabi cuisine, demonstrations of traditional Sikh martial arts (Gatka), and live music celebrating Sikh culture and heritage.
Presented by the San Joaquin County Historical Society & Museum in collaboration with the Sikh American History Project and the Stockton Gurdwara, this dynamic bilingual exhibit (presented in both Punjabi and English) brings more than a century of Sikh history in San Joaquin County to life.
Viewers will follow an engaging timeline that explores early migration through British Columbia, the founding of the historic Stockton Gurdwara and Pacific Coast Khalsa Diwan Society, and the Sikh American community’s continued growth despite targeted immigration laws and devastating global events.
Along the way, immersive mini-stations spotlight Sikh contributions to agriculture and trucking, powerful traditions like gatka martial arts, political and social activism, and vibrant contemporary Sikh art.
The community invited Aug. 22 to commemorate the landmark exhibition and celebrate the people, stories, and legacy that have made San Joaquin County home to one of the oldest and most significant Sikh communities in the United States.
Admission to the exhibit opening celebration is free and there is a $6 per car fee to enter Micke Grove Park (free for Museum members). For more information, call (209) 331-2055.
The San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum reveals the rich heritage of the region, from the Miwok and Yokuts Indians through Charles Weber (founder of Stockton and first farmer in the area) and the development of modern agriculture.
The Museum has eight exhibit buildings and four historic buildings.
It is home to the popular Valley Days, an award-winning living history educational program for third, fourth and fifth graders.
The 18-acre grounds include the Sunshine Trail living exhibition of native habitats and the Delta Water Path.
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