Sutter’s Fort Over Time: 1889 Ground Plan

  The Sacramento Union published this “Ground Plan” of Sutter’s Fort on November 24, 1889. Created by civil engineer CE Grumsky, the plans provides a birds eye view of how he believed the Fort structures existed in 1848 after completing research and surveys. The...

A Look at the Past: Photo of the Fort

This photo (thought to be from 1915) was taken from St. Francis Church. The California State Indian Museum had not yet been built. A flagpole towers over the Central Building. In the far right corner you can see a vehicle making its way down L Street.  Courtesy,...
22nd Annual Sacramento Free Museum Day

22nd Annual Sacramento Free Museum Day

We’re pleased to announce that Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park will once again participate in Sacramento Free Museum Day by offering free admission on Saturday, February 1st. Coordinated by the Sacramento Area Museums (SAM), this popular annual event is...