Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
Relive the daily activities of early Emigrants and pioneersin the 1840s when agriculture and frontier lifestyles defined what is today California.At Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, experience the lives of these hearty and adventurous people!
2701 L St (at 28th St) Sacramento , CA 95816 United States
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Restoration of the fort gives visitors a special insight into life before and after the Gold Rush period. Historical demonstrations allow visitors to truly step right into Sacramento's rich history.
Very unique place to take all ages from kids and grandkids to adults. A chance to see what life was like not that long ago, yet forever ago, during the days of the Gold Rush
Living History program is very good. Historical reenactments are great to go too.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year you can see 4th and 5th grade school groups dressed in costume while participating in period activities.
One of the few parks in midtown I'd like to sit and relax in but where are the benches ?
Did you know? Swiss settler John Sutter built Sutter’s Fort and started a vast agricultural empire, over 150,000 acres, which he named New Helvetia, or “New Switzerland.” Read more
If you're into history this is place to go then explore from there
I went here in, I think, fourth grade . Pretty lackluster.
It's was very fun going there in forth grade
Twenty minutes is all you need.
There are notices posted with typos in them.
History of Sacramento
Closed on Mondays, bummer
Get off my lawn!
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Only cash or check for admission. But cards for gift shop items. Very interesting best day to go is sunday. There's a tour guide and no parking fee - Lucia Lucy
Nice old buildings, and easy to walk around. - Island Bruin
Open on Mondays, but if State resumes furlough Fridays, most State parks will likely close on Mondays again. - Will Murray
I've been here a few times and it's still my fave museum in Sacramento. It's a lot of fun because the scenes are very well constructed and you can interact with many of them as well! - Ruby
A must see if you are visiting Sacramento. Within walking distance to most hotels in downtown. Ride the river cruise for a relaxing tour of the waterfront. - Sean Miller
Everything about this park is amazing and peaceful. I love it here :) - Mia Brooke
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Park » State or Provincial Park
Place United States » Sacramento County » Sacramento » Midtown