Trinity Heritage Day, an experience honoring the land, peoples and stories of our place, will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, in historic downtown Weaverville.

An opening ceremony will be held at noon and a closing ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Highland Art Center meadow, 691 Main St., hosted by the Nor-Rel-Muk Wintu Nation. Following the opening ceremony, visitors are encouraged to join in at free drop-in arts, dance and music workshops from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., courtesy of the Trinity County Arts Council. Featured artists include Trinity Tribal Drum musicians Thomas Burns, Randolph Sanchez and Rosalie Jones, and traditional dancer Olivia Foster.

Amanda Mae Gibbs will teach bear grass weaving and visitors can take home their own works. Ted and Laura Dawson of Nom Sus Wintu will be on hand, and guests are encouraged to talk to Ted and learn first-hand about Native plant ecology, medicinal plant uses and so much more. Culture Bearer George Heinz will teach bow making and have many artifacts to show from our local areas. Phil Harper will show traditional regalia, and visitors can learn about and make art using Petroglyphs.

Artist Jesi Naomi will offer a free jewelry making workshop, and Native artists will have their wares for sale. Indian Tacos by the Nor-Rel-Muk, and BBQ ribs courtesy of U-Rok Bakery, will also be available for purchase.

Across the street, the Joss House State Historic Park invites visitors to explore Chinese history and enjoy tours of the Taoist Temple and museum. Visitors can also explore pioneer history at the Jake Jackson Museum, where the Stamp Mill will be fired up from 11 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m.

Next to the Highland Art Center meadow, the Trinity Congregational United Church of Christ will open its sanctuary to visitors from 1 to 3 p.m. Golden Nuggets will be hidden throughout the merchant’s district, redeemable for gifts at participating locations.

Visitors are invited to dress in historical period clothing for the day. The Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center has graciously loaned their bounty of period clothing to outfit the town. Period clothing is available for rental from May 15-19, the Heritage Day Clothing Shoppe will be at Angela’s Bead Art, 100 Cox Road, next to the Meraki Beauty House before the Weaverville Victorian Inn on Highway 299, and will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, May 15-18, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 19. A $5 donation is suggested; for further inquiries email trinitycountyarts@gmail.com, Attn: Julie.