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In order to do so, he left behind his wife, Anna, and their 5 children, planning to send for them when he could. I always wonder how the women and children who were left behind managed to support themselves while their men were gone, don't you? Sutter didn't send for Anna and the children until 1850! What did they do for sixteen years? It wasn't until mid-August, 1839 that Sutter made his way to the area now known as Sacramento. He traveled up the Sacramento and American Rivers to the spot where 28th and C Streets meet today - only about one mile from where he built New Helvetia, which is now known as Sutter's Fort. In the beginning years of New Helvetia, Sutter made quite a
But Sutter's major contribution to the settlement of Northern California - apart from the obvious one that he owned the sawmill where James Marshall first discovered gold - was the sanctuary and assistance he offered to settlers who came from all over the world. He often provided free accommodations and supplies to the new arrivals at his settlement who had been wiped out by the mere process of getting to California. And he was instrumental in recruiting settlers to begin the journey from back East in the first place!
Today you can take a self-guided tour of Sutter's Fort to see what The fort is renovated to the specifications of the 1848 Kunzul Map, and is fitted out with period furniture, dishes, armory, doctor's surgery, bakery, etc. There's a self-guided audio tour with stations at each shop and room to tell you what you're looking at, complete with historic details.
At certain times of the year, you'll also find special events and reenactments to help you understand life in California during the 1800s:
There's also the State Indian Museum right next door to the fort, ![]() And it's all set in a beautiful park setting - right in the middle of modern-day Sacramento! Sutter's Fort is a perfect second stop while you're in Sacramento as part of your California Gold Rush explorations - the first stop being Old Sacramento, which is only about two-and-a-half miles away! Looking for a Sacramento hotel? Compare prices using HotelsCombined before you book! Sutter's Fort is only one of the ways that you can step back in time to the California Gold Rush days: California Gold Rush Sites Follow the Sacramento River Old Sacramento San Francisco during the Gold Rush Please continue your exploration of what Northern California has to offer by using the Nav Bar at the left, by using the links at the bottom of the page, or by using the customized search box below to find the specific topic that interests you. Like what you're finding here at DiscoverNorthernCalifornia.com? Then please share with your Social Network (see the buttons in the NavBar to the left, or at the bottom of the page). For more pictures of Northern California and other great stuff, check out my facebook page, www.DiscoverNorthernCalifornia.com. Become a fan, write on my Wall, contribute to the Discussion Board, post a Review -- join in the fun! ![]() Return to Visit California Gold Rush Sites from Sutter's Fort Return to Discover Northern California Home Page from Sutter's Fort New! CommentsHave something to add to what you've seen here? Please leave your comment in the box! ;D |
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