The eyeglasses within the Sutter’s Fort collection belonged to a diverse range of owners. The original catalogue cards provide some information, but often raise more questions than they answer. All we know about the ox horn spectacles is that they belonged to a “Chinese individual.”
The roof replacement project is well underway at Sutter’s Fort! Work has begun on the western side of the Fort structures around the Carpenter Shop, Museum Store and Grist Mill.
When visiting Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (SHP) this summer, you will notice that the historic structures are undergoing a major construction project! This project is a significant investment in safeguarding the historical structures and collections at Sutter’s Fort, the oldest restored fort in the United States.