News from the Fort

Taking Refuge from Flooding

Flashback Friday: The Mach 16, 1933 edition of the The Sacramento Bee shares the death of William H Adams, who had been born inside the old adobe walls of the Central Building at Sutter's Fort during flooding of 1855. Like many families during floods in the 1800s, his...

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Join us for member tours and events

Join us for member tours and events

On February 4, Friends of Sutter’s Fort held our first member tour since 2020! It was wonderful to gather and share insights on what has been happening at Sutter’s Fort SHP over the last few years and what is being planned for the future. To become a member of Friends...

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We are seeking board members to join us in 2023

We are seeking board members to join us in 2023

As you may be aware, fundamental changes are ongoing at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park in order to tell a more inclusive historical narrative. This effort began over 2 years ago in consultation with California Tribal Leaders and is part of State Parks’ Reexamining Our Past Initiative. As a result of this comprehensive overhaul of the interpretive programs at Sutter’s Fort SHP, more than 100,000 visitors each year will experience a more inclusive and historically accurate interpretive experience. Friends of Sutter’s Fort has been working alongside our partners at California State Parks to refocus our work to support these efforts. We are seeking board members who are excited to be a part of these changes. Read more:   We are seeking board members to join us in 2023

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Lighting and Exterior Walls Project Completed

Lighting and Exterior Walls Project Completed

As we shared at the end of last year, a beautiful exterior lighting enhancement was completed in conjunction with Midtown Parks, SMUD and Hume Development to increase public usability and increase overall safety during the evening hours. In anticipation of the...

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Sutter’s Fort Over Time: Historical Photograph

Sutter’s Fort Over Time: Historical Photograph

The entrance to Sutter’s Fort has changed a lot throughout the years. This undated photograph shows the wooden gates heavy with wisteria vines. Imagine how beautiful they would have been in bloom! If you zoom in and peer inside the gates you can see visitors strolling...

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At last! A new roof is approved for Sutter’s Fort

At last! A new roof is approved for Sutter’s Fort

After years of advocacy efforts, Sutter’s Fort SHP is finally getting a new roof! This project is fully funded through deferred maintenance allocations with the Department of Parks and Recreation budget and has already gone out to bid with plans of work beginning this...

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