News from the Fort
A special thanks to our outgoing board members
As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Friends of Sutter’s Fort is governed by a nonprofit board of directors. Our Board Members provide oversight to our staff and valuable feedback that guides our daily work. We hope you will join with us in thanking three of our board members who recently reached the end of their term on the board. Read more: A special thanks to our outgoing board members
Undated postcard gives an elevated view of Sutter’s Fort
This undated postcard gives an elevated view of Sutter’s Fort. Notice St. Francis Church in background and tree lined skyline. A very tall flag pole rises in the middle of the Fort. Read more: Undated postcard gives an elevated view of Sutter’s Fort
350 students benefit from Friends of Sutter’s Fort grants
Friends of Sutter’s Fort is thrilled to share that we have awarded grants to six local schools to help break down financial barriers that may otherwise prevent them from being able to participate in the day-long Environmental Studies Program and the overnight Environmental Living Program at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park. Read more: 350 students benefit from Friends of Sutter’s Fort grants
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
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...
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...
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...
Wooden entrance gate is carefully restored
In 2022, Park staff noticed that the arched lintel above the main beam which secures the large door posts at the South Entrance to Sutter’s Fort appeared to be leaning. The lintel was removed promptly to ensure visitor safety. Once removed, Parks restoration staff...
Staircase Replacement Underway at Sutter’s Fort
If you have visited Sutter’s Fort SHP recently, you may have noticed something missing… an entire staircase! The central building’s west staircase had outlived its useful life and needed a complete rebuild. This project began in 2021 with the tedious process of...
A Look at the Past: “Strange Doings At Sutter’s Fort.”
Every month we share an historical photo or article in our enews. This month we look at an article published in the Sacramento Bee on January 5, 1899.