Discover Delano: History, Culture and Golf

Delano, California, combines an impressive history of the farmworkers' movement with specific places where this history becomes tangible. In addition, the Delano Golf Course offers a sporting option in Kern County Memorial Park. If you are looking for a holiday apartment for your trip, you can therefore choose Delano according to your personal interests: culture and social history are just as central here as a round of golf or a deliberately curated exploration of the city.

Delano's history of the United Farm Workers

One central site is The Forty Acres. In 1966, the site in Delano, California, became the headquarters of the United Farm Workers of America, the first permanently established agricultural union in the United States. The buildings, park, streets and landscaping of The Forty Acres have been preserved to this day. The various components of the site alone make it clear that this is not merely a single memorial site, but a historically shaped ensemble.

The development into a union is closely linked to the events of 1965. On the evening of September 7, predominantly Filipino farmworkers gathered at the Filipino Community Hall. There, they voted to strike against grape growers in the Delano area. The Filipino Community Hall also served the strikers as a shared union hall and strike kitchen.

On September 8, 1965, Larry Itliong and other Filipino leaders of the predominantly Filipino Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee led a walkout at table-grape farms. This is now known as the Delano grape strike. During the strike, the two groups joined forces and founded the United Farm Workers of America. For travelers interested in American social history, labor organization or the voices of Filipino farmworkers, Delano thus offers an unusually clear historical focus.

Experience culture and plan an active day

The Forty Acres and the Filipino Community Hall represent different stages in the same development. Anyone exploring the history of the United Farm Workers can mentally connect the preserved buildings, park, streets and landscaping of The Forty Acres with the gatherings and strike kitchen at the Filipino Community Hall. This connection explains why Delano offers more for a culture-oriented trip than a mere date or a single name.

As a different highlight, the Delano Golf Course is located in Kern County Memorial Park. The course has 9 holes. This allows a stay shaped primarily by history and culture to be complemented by a sporting activity. Plan your days according to your interests: one day can be devoted entirely to the history of the farmworkers' movement, while the 9-hole course takes center stage on another day.

Choosing the right accommodation in Delano

When looking for accommodation in Delano, the desired focus of your trip is the first deciding factor. For travelers interested in culture, planning a trip centered on The Forty Acres and the Filipino Community Hall is a good option. Anyone who would also like to play golf can include the Delano Golf Course as an additional point of reference for their personal daily planning. It is best to choose a holiday apartment or holiday house based on which experiences are important for your trip and how much space you would like to leave for history, sports and your own activities.

For getting around Delano, DART operates four fixed routes throughout the city. This information can be taken into account when planning your routes through the city.

Compare other destinations

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Delano, you can also include Arvin, Lost Hills, California City, Shafter, Inyokern, Buttonwillow, Wasco and Lebec in your further research.

For the higher-level travel overview: Kern.