44th Annual Gathering of Honored Elders

44th Annual Gathering of Honored Elders

This event is devoted to honoring California’s Native Elders who keep traditions, languages, and stories alive for future generations. The event is outdoors, admission is free, food will be available for purchase, and the public is enthusiastically welcome to attend.

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...
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...
Wooden entrance gate is carefully restored

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...

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,...