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Hands on History: The Real Gold in California

Presented by Sutter's Fort State Historic Park at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

September 17, 2011

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Before gold was discovered in 1848, John Sutter had initially envisioned an agricultural empire and had amassed 10,000 cows, 5,000 sheep, more than 2,500 horses and mules and produced an amazing 50,000 bushel wheat harvest. Then, just when he was ready to reap the rewards of his hard work, the Gold Rush derailed his plans. His land was overrun by gold seekers, his crops were trampled or neglected and his livestock stolen or chased away. Sutter’s diligence eventually prevailed and his dreams of an agricultural bounty were realized.

During the next Hands on History: The Real Gold in California event, visitors to Sutter’s Fort will participate in corn shucking contests, threshing, winnowing and grinding wheat and watch demonstrations of goat milking, spinning and weaving wool, lassoing and property branding.

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    Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

    2701 L Street
    Sacramento, CA 95816

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    Adults $6
    Children (Age 6-17) $4
    Children (Age 0-5) Free

    Info Phone: (916) 445-4422

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    Dates:
    September 17, 2011

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    Sat 10am-5pm

    
    
    

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