A Secret History of American River People
A project in Santa Cruz, CA by Wes Modes000days
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Last Updated: June 19 @ 18:04 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
Last Update - 7 Hours To Go 
June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We're very near the finish line. Only a few more hours to go. Last chance to swap your rewards around, to tell a friend or three, to pick stuff off of our wish list (which will thereafter take your name), or to change your pledge. ... (Read More)
Secret History Swag
June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I know the rewards are really just thank you's for your support of the project. AND I thought you might like to see the pendants that Kai designed as some of the rewards. This is one of the pendants made with broken glass from our salvaged back door.... (Read More)
Less than 24 hours to go!
June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Almost there! A Secret History of American River People Kickstarter campaign is almost at our deadline. We are funded (Yay!) and anything extra goes directly to other project expenses, such as paying the artists, more shantyboat outfitting, and an... (Read More)
We reached our goal! AND more!
June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We did! Thanks to our funder who pledged the exact amount to get us to goal! Now, finally, we can add the Secret History Poster as a reward. Secret History Poster, 26" x 42" For every pledge of $100 after we reach the $4500 mark, We offer you this... (Read More)
The Razor's Edge of Success of Failure
June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, we're worried. The momentum of the fundraising has totally dwindled since we were Kickstarters staff pick of the day and since we did our Reddit AMA. I know you are already giving as much as you can, but can we spread the word and get enough... (Read More)
A hair over 2 days to go on Secret History!
June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We're almost there. So so close. And now we're counting down the hours. You can help push us over the edge into the land of successfully funded campaigns. And just as a reminder, if we don't make our goal, we get nothin'. ... (Read More)
Secret History poster! (Correction.)
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Oof, so sorry. I sent you an earlier version of our Secret History Poster. Lemme try again like the other update never happened - do over! Secret History Poster, 26" x 42" We are 3 days away and only a little ways to go. In recognition of all of your... (Read More)
The Secret History Poster!
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Secret History Poster, 26" x 42" We are 3 days away and only a little ways to go. In recognition of all of your support, we have a great new reward for you. For every pledge of $100 after we reach the $4500 mark, We offer you this beautiful Secret... (Read More)
Looking good, but let's not get cocky
June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We're excited about the momentum over the last few days. It feels good to have people "vote" for your project out there in the wilds of the internet. This is where normally, I'd remind you we only have 5 more days and more than a thousand dollars... (Read More)
The Double-Double Super Practical Boat Support Pledge
June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This is just a shoutout for one of our new pledge rewards. This is the reward for those that want to take a more active roll in their pledge support. With the Double-Double, you pledge a modest contribution to the Kickstarter (US $10) plus select... (Read More)
Staff Pick of the Day & All NEW Rewards
June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, we are Kickstarter's Pick of the Day. Woot. Thanks, y'all. You can see us hanging out proudly on the front page at https://www.kickstarter.com/ AND We added a half dozen new rewards. Some are confounding and lovely. Handmade River Plant... (Read More)
Halfway there and halfway to go
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hazel on the back deck of the shantyboat My goal was to get to the halfway mark by the one week deadline. We did it! Thanks for the effort, support, and spreading the word. Now we have halfway to go. Keep spreading the word and consider taking us up... (Read More)
I am an artist who hopes you don't read about my death when we launch our homemade (and untested) shantyboat on the Mississippi River AMA
June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Secret History Q&A! Join Kai and I for a Reddit AMA at 10am PDT Wed June 11th. http://www.reddit.com/r/iamahttp://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/27vzw6/i_am_an_artist_who_hopes_you_dont_read_about_my (Read More)
A Glimpse Into my Anxiety
June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The Shanytyboat on its first ever outing on the open road last Friday Only 9 days left and $3500 to go. That's a lot. I know that Kickstarter campaigns always go into overtime in the last week/day/hour/minute, but I want to get into that final week... (Read More)
"Looks like you're not doing too well," said Chicken.
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I proudly sent the Secret History Kickstarter project to Chicken John (creator of Camp Tipsy and dozens of other dumb/awesome projects) who immediately threw a bucket of cold reality on. "Looks like you're not doing too well." "You didn't ask... (Read More)
Shantyboat Exhibit Friday
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The Shantyboat will make an appearance at DANM Open Studios at the Digital Art and New Media Center at University of California Santa Cruz tomorrow from 11am to 4pm. If you are in Santa Cruz, come check out the Secret History project. (Read More)
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