Demonstration Day

Demonstration Day

Explore the past at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park and discover what life was like in Mexican California during the 1840s. Activities vary on Demonstration Days, but may include guided tours, barrel making, candle dipping, blacksmithing, black powder,...
Demonstration Day

Demonstration Day

Explore the past at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park and discover what life was like in Mexican California during the 1840s. Activities vary on Demonstration Days, but may include guided tours, barrel making, candle dipping, blacksmithing, black powder,...
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...
Docent Spotlight: Judy Prey

Docent Spotlight: Judy Prey

Judy Prey has been a docent at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (SHP) since 1984 and has volunteered a whopping 14,772 hours of service at the park! Get to know more about your docents and volunteers at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park in our most recent Docent Spotlight…

Docent Spotlight: Cathy Wilson

Docent Spotlight: Cathy Wilson

Cathy Wilson has been a docent at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (SHP) since 2016 and has volunteered over 575 hours of service at the park! Get to know more about your docents and volunteers at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park…