News from the Fort
Enjoy a Night Under the Stars with Outdoor Movies at Sutter’s Fort SHP
Sutter’s Fort SHP and the Friends of Sutter’s Fort Museum Store will be open during normal business hours on Easter Sunday (April 9). The weather forecast looks like it will be a great day for a walk around the historic structures. Read more: Enjoy a Night Under the Stars with Outdoor Movies at Sutter’s Fort SHP
Open Memorial Day, Free Entry for Military
Sutter’s Fort SHP and the Friends of Sutter’s Fort Museum Store will be open during normal business hours on Easter Sunday (April 9). The weather forecast looks like it will be a great day for a walk around the historic structures. Read more: Open Memorial Day, Free Entry for Military
Save the Date for Night Tour: Flashlights & Friends on June 9
Sutter’s Fort SHP and the Friends of Sutter’s Fort Museum Store will be open during normal business hours on Easter Sunday (April 9). The weather forecast looks like it will be a great day for a walk around the historic structures. Read more: Save the Date for Night Tour: Flashlights & Friends on June 9
Sutter’s Fort Over Time: Lithograph
This December 24, 2000 article from the Sacramento Bee includes a photo of three 4th graders from John H. Still School snuggled into brand new sleeping bags donated for their overnight field trip to Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park. Read more: Sutter’s Fort Over Time: Lithograph
Sutter’s Fort Over Time: Historical Photograph
This December 24, 2000 article from the Sacramento Bee includes a photo of three 4th graders from John H. Still School snuggled into brand new sleeping bags donated for their overnight field trip to Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park. Read more: Sutter’s Fort Over Time: Historical Photograph
Students Say Thank You
Our hearts are full after getting dozens of thank you notes from students at Pershing School in Orangevale. We just had to share some of the thank you notes with you! Read more: Students Say Thank You
Sutter’s Fort Over Time: Historical Photograph
This photo of an auto club gathering on the lawn of Sutter's Fort SHP was taken prior to the wall restoration project funded by Friends of Sutter's Fort and completed in 2018. Since this photo was taken around 2015, not only have the walls been painted and restored,...
Pick up a new book for Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a great time to order a book from our Museum store about women by women. Local Author Nancy Herman wrote one of our best selling books, All We Left Behind. The book tells the saga of thirteen-year-old Virginia Reed, who was part of the...
Become a Member of Friends of Sutter’s Fort
Have you made a donation to Friends of Sutter’s Fort yet this year? March is a great time to make a donation and become a member of Friends of Sutter’s Fort and make a lasting impact at Sutter’s Fort SHP. Our members are invited to behind-the-scenes tours and events,...
Project Updates: Sutter’s Fort Wooden Gates Restored, Staircase Underway
Last month the large gate beam was replaced at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park. The new beam which secures the large door posts at the South Entrance to Sutter’s Fort looks wonderful. The beam was carefully fabricated by California State Parks staff, who hand carved...