News from the Fort
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
Sutter’s Fort Roof Replacement Project in Full Swing
The roof replacement project is well underway at Sutter’s Fort! Work has begun on the western side of the Fort structures around the Carpenter Shop, Museum Store and Grist Mill. Read more: Sutter’s Fort Roof Replacement Project in Full Swing
Roof Project Begins at Sutter’s Fort
When visiting Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (SHP) this summer, you will notice that the historic structures are undergoing a major construction project! This project is a significant investment in safeguarding the historical structures and collections at Sutter’s Fort, the oldest restored fort in the United States. Read more: Roof Project Begins at Sutter’s Fort
A new way to get creative this summer
Help us spread the word about our Youth Art Contest! Kids ages 6 to 18 can enter our inaugural Youth Art Contest by creating artwork that explains, “What parks mean to me”. They can win awesome prizes and have a chance to see their artwork displayed at Sutter’s Fort...
Celebrate Juneteenth at Historic Black Miners Bar
The public is invited to the second annual Juneteenth Celebration! Read more: Celebrate Juneteenth at Historic Black Miners Bar