A Secret History Sacramento River Expedition

A project in Sacramento, CA by Wes Modes
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An art and history project to uncover the lost stories in California's Central Valley along the Sacramento River.
Backers: 121
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67

Funded: $8,125 of $7,600
Dates: Apr 30th -> Jun 11th (42 days)
Project By: Wes Modes
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Latest News

Last chance: One Hour To Go!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, So if you want to recruit a friend or adjust your contribution or reward, you have one hour to do it. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1245766964/a-secret-history-sacramento-river-expedition The Secret History campaign ends at noon... (Read More)

We made it!

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to you, not only did we get the full thousand dollar matching funds, but we made our goal with hours to spare.  Ever since we started this project, it has made me re-evaluate my feelings about other humans. From the kindness of those we meet... (Read More)

Matching funds

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Quick note. We've just been offered a thousand dollar matching grant. For every dollar in the next few days up to a thousand dollars, we have a contributors who will match that dollar for dollar. So if we get another thousand, it will count as $2000!... (Read More)

The Countdown Begins! Six days.

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We are less than a week away from the end of our Secret History Kickstarter. We have only a few thousand dollars to go, but it will take your help.  If you've been meaning to contribute to the project, even a small amount, now might be the time to... (Read More)

Quick kickstarter update

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
9 days to go and we broke $4k. Woot! The goal of adding a thousand new supporters is ridiculously ambitious, but we figured if we shot for the stars and failed, at least we fall to the moon. Is that how that goes? Wait, okay had to google it: "Shoot... (Read More)

IT'S HERE! Secret History Trailer is finally out!

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
With less than two weeks left of the summer fundraiser, the new Secret History Trailer is finally out!  It is a collaboration between artists Wes Modes and Lauren Kincaid-Filbey, as well as the river people who have so generously offered their... (Read More)

Stay Tuned for New Secret History Trailer!

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
As I mentioned, I am working with artist Lauren Kincaid-Filbey to create a new trailer for the Secret History project. I'll post it within the next 24 hours! I've seen each successive cut and gets more and more amazing. For me, it connects me to the... (Read More)

Help Us Escape The Inevitable Mid-Campaign Lull

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Every year, there is this period in the middle of the spring fundraising where things slow down. It doesn't have the sexy launch energy, and it does have the will-they-won't-they drama of the final few days, but it is important. It is this middle... (Read More)

Woot. Thanks Kickstarter!

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Today Kickstarter editors chose to feature the project in the weekly newsletter.  Good timing, because I've been posting mini-profiles of the many people we've interviewed for the project (as well as photos from our adventure) on our Twitter account... (Read More)

Wishlist Updated

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Second update in as many hours. (It's because it's Saturday and I'm not teaching like I do all week and I'm sitting on the sunny porch and thinking about sitting on a sunny shantyboat on the Sacramento River and realizing how much work still has to... (Read More)

Now We're Talkin' - We hit the $2K mark!

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, awesome. We are off to the good start we need. Thank you for your support of the project, from the tiny $1 pledges to the honking $500 pledges.  Now our sad graph doesn't look so sad anymore. In fact, we broke $2K with 30 days left to go.... (Read More)

Secret History - Project We Love

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Secret History Staff Pick Secret History has been featured as a Project We Love by Kickstarter staff! Woot and congratulations! We are glad to have your and their support. Wes  (Read More)

And we're off!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Our summer 2017 Kickstarter goes live today! We are trying to raise $7600 by June 11th. There are a bunch of new rewards this year, some small and some large. Check it out.  On or about May 15th expect to see a new and exciting collaboration with... (Read More)

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