News from the Fort
Public Hearing on General Plan Amendments
On June 11, 2024, the California State Park and Recreation Commission will meet in West Sacramento to consider an Amendment to the Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park General Plan. This amendment is crucial as it will formalize the changes outlined in the new...
Friday Flow Outdoor Yoga Returns to Sutter’s Fort
Embrace the outdoors and enhance your well-being! Friday Flow Outdoor Yoga at Sutter’s Fort has returned for another summer of free, community yoga! Yoga Moves Us leads these sessions, combining the benefits of fresh air and natural surroundings with mindful...
Join us for California State Parks Week at Sutter’s Fort
Join us for California State Parks Week, an annual celebration of the incredible diversity and beauty of California’s State Park System and the dedicated community that cherishes and protects these iconic places. Now in its third year, California State Parks Week...
Look at the Past: 1931 Photograph
This black and white photo of the L St Gates from 1931 shows the cannons on the exterior of the Fort and a wooden sign hanging above the gates. Read more: Look at the Past: 1931 Photograph
Ah Foo’s Bamboo Hat donated to Sutter’s Fort in 1928
It was through the It attainment of the James Marshall Museum collection from Ms. Kelley that Ah Foo’s hat came into the Sutter’s Fort Collection. In 1928, when the acquisition took place, the Fort collection gained over 2,000 objects from Ms. Kelley, ten of which belonged to Ah Foo. A hat, a pipe, a teapot, a dish for soy Sause, and a few other household items. Some of these items are on display at the Joss House in Weaverville and at Marshall Gold in Coloma today while the rest are kept here at our collection’s facility. Read more: Ah Foo’s Bamboo Hat donated to Sutter’s Fort in 1928
Decorative handkerchief donated to Sutter’s Fort by Harriet Hoyt in 1932
The Sutter’s Fort Curatorial Department is celebrating International Children’s Book Day by drawing your attention to a decorative handkerchief donated to Sutter’s Fort by Harriet Hoyt in 1932. Read more: Decorative handkerchief donated to Sutter’s Fort by Harriet Hoyt in 1932
Anna Kloppenburg’s Artwork: Celebrating Women’s Artistic Contributions at Sutter’s Fort
In recognition of Women’s History Month and Arts Education Month, we are highlighting the unique artwork of Anna Kloppenburg, a distinguished artist in the Sutter’s Fort Collection. Read more: Anna Kloppenburg’s Artwork: Celebrating Women’s Artistic Contributions at Sutter’s Fort
Through the Eyes of History: A Glimpse into Sutter’s Fort’s Historical Eyewear Collection
The eyeglasses within the Sutter’s Fort collection belonged to a diverse range of owners. The original catalogue cards provide some information, but often raise more questions than they answer. All we know about the ox horn spectacles is that they belonged to a “Chinese individual.” Read more: Through the Eyes of History: A Glimpse into Sutter’s Fort’s Historical Eyewear Collection
Sutter’s Fort Over Time: 1939 Golden Empire Centennial
This black and white photos from 1939 was taken during the Golden Empire Centennial, a city-wide celebration of the 100 year anniversary of John Sutter’s arrival in Sacramento. Actors fired up a re-enactment of the Placer Times print shop at Sutter’s Fort. The Placer...
Roof Replacement in Full Swing
The roof replacement project, which began in June, is progressing quickly. The construction team recently finished most of the southeast portion of the roof (including the South Bastion) and is now working on the part of the Fort referred to as the Kyburz Annex. Read more: Roof Replacement in Full Swing