Interim Museum Opening Hours

Currently the Interim Museum at 17 Main is open Saturdays at 12 noon to 3 PM. We are in dire need of docents to staff the Museum. Please contact us through email at info@isletonhistory org, or call 916-623-5775 for special appointment openings, walking tours, and if interested in being a docent or joining the IBAHS. We would prefer you email us that we have a digital record of your request.

Bing Kong Tong Construction Halfway to Completion

The Bing Kong Tong future museum site at 29 Main Street is halfway to completion. Donations are needed to totally finish construction on this building. There is a Donation button link at the bottom of the www.isletonhistory.org page right under the picture of the current-day Bing Kong Tong. After the museum building is completed, the grand opening is sure to follow.  In the meantime please visit our interim museum at 17 Main Street on a Saturday between 12 noon and 3 PM.

The IBAHS Board for 2016

The IBAHS Board for 2016 are as follows:

President: Chuck Hasz

Vice-President: Sharon Fong

Secretary: Pamela Bulahan

Treasurer: Carol Green

Board Members: Dennis Chin, Sharon Chin, Sally Ooms, Pam Sweet, Lynne Hasz

Auxiliary Board Members: Karen Franscioni, Natalie Beaver, Consuelo Perez

The board officers for 2015

The board officers for 2015 are as follows:
President: Chuck Hasz
Vice-President: Consuelo Perez
Secretary: Pamela Bulahan
Treasurer: Carol M. Green
The rest of the board include Dennis Chin, Karen Franscioni, Sharon Fong, and Pam Sweet.

Information Phone Number for IBAHS Archives and Walking Tours

The phone number to call for IBAHS archival information and walking tours is 916-623-5775. By all means leave a message if nobody is able to answer promptly. And as always you can email info@isletonhistory.org.

New board members for 2014

The incoming board for 2014 are as follows: President: Chuck Hasz Vice-President: Carol M. Green Secretary: Pamela Bulahan Treasurer: Sharon Fong Other board members include Dennis Chin, Karen Franscioni, Pam Sweet, and Catherine Lytle.

The latest on the Bing Kong Tong

The first stage of renovation of the Bing Kong Tong will commence within the next few months. Watch for long-awaited activity soon!

Museum closing for winter

The Museum will close for winter starting after Sunday, November 18, 2012 and reopening Saturday, March 2, 2013.

As always, you can schedule to visit the museum by appointment. Please call 916-623-5775 or email info@isletonhistory.org to arrange your appointment. Walking tours are scheduled by President Sharon Fong at fongsrae@yahoo.com.

Lion Dancers on Main Street March 10th!

The Isleton businesses and IBAHS are celebrating Chinese New Year on March 10th on Main Street. White Crane Lion Dancers are featured and festivities start at noon.

Museum opens March 3rd!

The Museum opens again on weekends starting March 3rd. Contact the Board at info@isletonhistory.org for more information. As always, the museum is also available to tour by appointment, as are the walking tours by Sharon Fong.

Museum Schedule

The Museum will be closed from December 2011 to March 2012. In the meantime you can arrange to view the exhibits by appointment. Contact info@isletonhistory.org or fongsrae@yahoo.com for details.

New officers for 2012-2013

The election of officers and board for 2012-2013 was held November 12th at Peter's Steak House before the Gold Party fundraiser. Officers and board are:

President: Lynda Montano
Vice-President: Dennis Chin
Secretary: Pamela Bulahan
Treasurer: Sharon Fong
Board members: Nick Catanio, Karen Franscioni, Catherine Lytle, Wendy MacDonald, and Pam Sweet.

Lynda has numerous relatives who have lived in the greater California Delta Region and Isleton since the 1930s. Dennis, Pamela, and Sharon are Isleton School alumni, as is Wendy MacDonald.

The first board meeting of 2012 will be held January 19th, 6PM at Peter's Steak House, 203 Second Street Isleton.

The Gold Party fundraiser had three attendees willing to part with gold and silver for cash. The IBAHS also received some cash for hosting the fundraiser which was administered by The Gold Factory, a Better Business Bureau-registered company.

General Meeting and Gold Party Fundraiser Saturday, November 12, 2011

The third general meeting of 2011 will be held 12 Noon at the second floor level of Peter's Steak House, 203 Second Street in Isleton. Officer/Board elections are scheduled to be held during this meeting.

After the general meeting there will be a Gold Party fundraiser also on the second floor level of Peter's Steak House, during which appetizers will be served and a no-host bar available for patrons. Bring your unwanted gold and silver jewelry and other items in addition to sterling silverware to this event. You decide whether or not to sell. The firm conducting the event, The Gold Factory, is registered with the Better Business Bureau. For more information contact IBAHS president Karen Franscioni at 916-777-6906 or email info@isletonhistory.org.