They City Cemetery dates back to 1849 and is the resting place of many remarkable Californians. It’s also the oldest existing cemetery in Sacramento, resembling a Victorian garden with pathways, grand avenues and a park-like setting. Explore history with free guided walking tours, led by Old City Cemetery Committee docents, or...
read moreOver 170 classic cars are housed at the Towe Auto Museum, located at 2200 Front Street, next to the the Sacramento River and Downtown Sacramento. There are also exhibits displaying the history of the automobile and how our lives have been influenced by it. Types of cars include race cars, muscle cars, hot rods and early models. The...
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Located in McClellan Park, formerly McClellan Air Force Base, the Aerospace Museum of California saw over 100,000 visitors last year. On display is a unique collection of military and civilian aircraft, engine exhibit and educational programs. Visitors can also learn more about the history of the Air Force Base as well as aerospace...
read moreOficially named as the state’s official military museum by legislation signed by Gov. Schwarzenegger in 2004, the California State Military Museum is located on Second St. in Old Sacramento. The museum was originally opened in 1991 and, today, houses over 30,000 artifacts. The museum also has a substantial library and...
read moreLocated in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum is one of North America’s most popular railroad museums. It’s a great place to bring the family and where students can learn more about how trains played a major role in California’s rich history. Visitors can experience, first hand, restored trains,...
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Sacramento hasn’t always been the capital of California. The state Capitol has been located in other cities such as Monterey, Vallejo and Benicia. It’s been in its current location since 1854, but even after that became permanent, there were several attempts to relocate it to various parts of the Bay Area. Construction...
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Originally built in 1877, the Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park was the home to 13 governors for the state of California. The last governor to call the victorian mansion located at 16th and H Streets in Downtown Sacramento home was Ronald Reagan. Tours are given on the hour and visitors can learn more about the Governors...
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Located in Midtown Sacramento at 27th and L Streets, Sutter’s Fort is all that remains of New Helvetia, an early destination for immigrants moving to California in mid 1800s. John Sutter received a land grant from the Mexican government and used it to create the first non-Indian settlement in the Central Valley. Sutter’s...
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