Yolo County: Black History Month

The celebration of Yolo County Black History Month continues throughout February with a month-long series of events and activities designed to engage, educate, and inspire the community. Below are exciting ways you can engage with Black history as we approach the end of the month.

For more details, visit our Facebook page: Yolo County Black History Month or check out additional information at ycoe.org/blackhistory. For questions or more information, feel free to email Sandy Holman at info@cultureco-op.com.

VISIT QUILT DISPLAYS

From February 5 to 28, five quilt displays will be set up across Yolo County, each showcasing a collection of quilts by Khristel Johnson, a retired educator and master quilter. View this handout with all five locations.

• Davis: Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, 315 E 14th St.
• Esparto: Capay Valley Health and Community Center Lobby, 17340 Yolo Ave.
• West Sacramento: Arthur F. Turner Community Library, 1212 Merkley Ave.
• Winters: Winters Community Library, 708 Railroad Ave.
• Woodland: Erwin Meier Administration Building Atrium (lower level), 625 Court St.

COMPLETE YOUR PASSPORT TO WIN PRIZES!

We invite you to participate in an interactive activity by completing a quilt display passport by March 3 to enter a prize drawing. You can pick up a passport at any Yolo County Library branch or the Yolo County Office of Education in Woodland. Passports are also available for download online. Passports are also available for download online. 

How It Works:

• Visit the five quilt displays in Davis, Esparto, West Sacramento, Winters, and Woodland from February 5 to 28.
• Get your passport stamped at each location. View this handout with all five locations.
• Return your stamped passport to any Yolo County Library branch or the Yolo County Office of Education by Monday, March 3rd to enter the prize drawing.

“I AM” QUILT ACTIVITY 

Community members are invited to participate in the “I Am” Quilt Activity. By creating an 8.5” x 11” quilt square, participants can submit their designs to be included in a countywide quilt display to be showcased at the end of Black History Month. View activity instructions. 

Materials Needed:

• 8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper
• Construction paper (various colors)
• Scissors, glue, and/or glue sticks

Submission Details: Completed quilt squares must be submitted to any Yolo County Library branch or the Yolo County Office of Education by March 3. Classrooms and student groups are highly encouraged to participate. Please note that quilt squares will not be returned.

ABOUT YOLO COUNTY BLACK HISTORY MONTH 

This year’s theme is “Stitching Together Stories: Celebrating Black History through Quilts, Education, and Engagement.” It highlights how quilts have preserved cultural heritage, told powerful stories, and sparked important conversations. Throughout Black History Month, we celebrate the intersection of art, education, and community engagement to deepen our understanding of Black history.