-July 7,2022-
The recently passed California state budget includes millions in new funding for the historical Tulare County community of Allensworth founded by Blacks settlers in 1908. Based on the idea that African Americans could own property, learn, thrive, and live the American Dream,it was named by Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth.
The funds includes
-Colonel Allensworth State Park: Approves $28 million to build a visitor center and requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to conduct community engagement efforts to consult with stakeholders in the planning and design of the visitors center and related improvements.
-Allensworth: Provides $12 million total to create the Allensworth Civic & Entrepreneurship Center ($1.6 million) and to expand TAC Teaching & Innovation Farm ($10 million). Authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to give “free days” access to the Colonel Allensworth State Park over the next three years.