News from the Fort
Inside Sutter’s Fort, Museum Collection Spotlight Series: Hite Saddle Forms (Object #5146)
The saddle form pictured below was owned by Stephen Hite and is in the Sutter’s Fort collection. It remains a mystery despite the research efforts of the State Parks curatorial team! Read more: Inside Sutter’s Fort, Museum Collection Spotlight Series: Hite Saddle Forms (Object #5146)
Sutter’s Fort Over Time: Grand Electrical Carnival Invitation
On September 9, 1895, Sacramento held a parade to celebrate the arrival of hydroelectric power to the city. The parade drew a crowd of 60,000 participants who gazed upon some 25,000 lights, many of which were attached to parade floats. Read more: Sutter’s Fort Over Time: Grand Electrical Carnival Invitation
Historic Wood Shake Roof Replacement Continues
The west yard is now bustling with construction activity! Despite ongoing construction, Sutter’s Fort SHP is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is currently for self-guided tours. Read more: Historic Wood Shake Roof Replacement Continues
Stairway to History: Staircase Project Completed
The Central Building at Sutter’s Fort has a new staircase. Read more: Stairway to History: Staircase Project Completed
Don’t Miss the Sunset & Strings Jamboree
Tickets are on sale now for our Sunset & Strings Jamboree taking place on Thursday, October 26. Gather with us to enjoy a fun, all-ages concert while the sun sets against Sutter’s Fort. Your attendance at this concert will directly contribute to getting more kids on field trips to Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park. Let’s come together to make a difference for students! Read more: Don’t Miss the Sunset & Strings Jamboree
Immerse your students in the captivating world of California’s rich history
Immerse your students in California history and help them learn more about the Gold Rush era, and Sutter's Fort between 1839 and 1850. This full day program allows students to rotate through chaperone-led stations, while gaining valuable insights from park staff....
Sutter’s Fort Over Time
This arial photo of Sutter’s Fort was taken sometime in the 1940’s by Cartwright Aerial Surveys. Read more: Sutter’s Fort Over Time
Upcoming Events
As the nonprofit partner for Sutter’s Fort SHP, we work to increase community access to the public park grounds as well as the historic structures. Here are some of the upcoming events we’ve planned for the coming months: Read more: Upcoming Events
Engage, Learn and Explore: Sign up for School Programs
Schools can sign up now for California State Parks’ Environmental Living Program (ELP) & Environmental Studies Program (ESP) at Sutter’s Fort SHP. These interactive programs runs from January to June 2024. In each program students spend the day participating in hands-on activities like candle dipping, rope making, weaving, and outdoor bread baking. Read more: Engage, Learn and Explore: Sign up for School Programs
Youth Art Contest: Unleash Your Talents and Celebrate Parks
We have extended the deadline of the contest to November, providing extra time for youth artists to submit original artwork on the theme “What Parks Mean to Me”. Read more: Youth Art Contest: Unleash Your Talents and Celebrate Parks