News from the Fort
Great News for 4th Graders!
Last month Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation establishing the California State Park Adventure Pass program, which will waive day-use fees for fourth-grade students and their families at 19 state parks. While Sutter’s Fort is not on the list of 19 parks...
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… Read more: Docent Spotlight: Annette Webster
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… Read more: Docent Spotlight: Joan Cochrane
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… Read more: Docent Spotlight: Judy Prey
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… Read more: Docent Spotlight: Cathy Wilson
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...