News from the Fort
Suggested Learning Resources From FOSF
Sutter's Fort State Historic Park (SHP) temporarily remains closed due to concerns regarding the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. But, that doesn't mean that you have to stop learning culture, science, and history! Check out these great resources: EDUCATIONAL...
Docent Spotlight: Annette Webster
Annette Webster has been a docent at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (SHP) since 1994 and has volunteered over 7,020 hours of service to the park! Get to know more about your docents and volunteers at Sutter’s Fort SHP…
A Message From the FOSF Regarding COVID-19
Sutter's Fort State Historic Park has been temporarily closed due to concerns regarding the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As always, the safety and well-being of our visitors, volunteers, and staff is of the utmost importance and we are working with...
Docent Spotlight: Joan Cochrane
Joan Cochrane has been a docent at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (SHP) since 2017 and has volunteered over 1,218 hours of service to the park! Get to know more about your docents and volunteers at Sutter’s Fort SHP…
In-Memoriam: Carolyn Elder and Ron Leineke
It is with great sadness that we dedicate this page to the passing of two very important partners and supporters of Friends of Sutter's Fort. Their friendship and talents will be missed by all of us at Friends of Sutter's Fort and California State Parks. We are very...
Docent Spotlight: Judy Prey
Judy Prey has been a docent at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (SHP) since 1984 and has volunteered a whopping 14,772 hours of service at the park! Get to know more about your docents and volunteers at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park in our most recent Docent Spotlight…
It’s More than a Donation, It’s a Difference
Donors made an incredible impact on our efforts at Sutter's Fort SHP in 2019. Together we: Provided over $3,400 in financial assistance to schools participating in the 2019-2020 Environmental Living (ELP) and Environmental Studies (ESP) programs. See a full listing of...
Docent Spotlight: Cathy Wilson
Cathy Wilson has been a docent at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (SHP) since 2016 and has volunteered over 575 hours of service at the park! Get to know more about your docents and volunteers at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park…
A Successful Sunset & Strings Jamboree
Our inaugural Sunset & Strings on Thursday, September 19 was a night to remember, as the New World String Project delighted attendees with an eclectic array of music featuring instruments such as the cittern, nyckelharpa, fiddle. and harp. It was truly a delight...
Helping Make Memories One Student at a Time
Each year, our generous donors contribute to our Field Trip Fund - which is used to help schools overcome financial barriers they experience participating in the Environmental Living (ELP) and Environmental Studies (ESP) programs at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park....