For more information on these tours visit the old sacramento underground tour webpage. Hidden beneath the city for more than 150 years, old sacramentos underground has long been the capitals bestkept secret. California state library, california history room california state railroad museum library center for sacramento history sacramento public library, sacramento room all locations. Bookmine out of print, used, uncommon, unusual, scarce and rare books. Jul 10, 2010 tours in old sacramento highlight the citys rich underground history. The old sacramento historical foundation manages several programs to highlight the history of the city, including historical reenactments by costumed docents, as well as tours of old sacramento s underground level. History of the eagle theatre on stage in old sacramento if youre a fan even only casually of western history, you know that the 1848 discovery of gold at sutters mill led to quick and drastic. Sacramentos underground tours reveal hidden past sfgate. In 1949, the building was completely remodeled and revamped to its current form as the art deco crest theatre. Old sacramento underground tour all you need to know before. Volunteers play a major factor in keeping it up and running. Schs vice president william burg introduced the new graduate and hosf research.
Old sacramento is both a retail district and a state historic park, developed during the gold rush era 1849 to 1855 or so. Whether youre looking for history or a night out with your friends. This historical tour includes hollow sidewalks, sloped alleyways, and the underground spaces themselves. An expert team from the sacramento archives and museum collection center samcc and the historic old sacramento foundation hosf has carefully mined its own resources, unearthing photographic treasures to create this visual journey through 150 years of sacramento history.
Opening during the summer of 2003, underground books is the literary hub of oak park, sacramento. Nov 10, 2019 old sacramento underground tour guests checkin at the sacramento history museum 101 i street whereas gold fever. The old sacramento historical foundation manages several programs to highlight the history of the city, including historical reenactments by costumed docents, as well as tours of old sacramentos underground level. In support of the effort to contain the spread of covid19, all old sacramento tours are temporarily suspended.
The california state railroad museum complex is located within old sacramento state historic park. There is the california state railroad museum, the gold rush history center and a wide variety of shopping and dining destinations. Search the catalog for specific images based on your interests. They run the sacramento history museum as a way to accomplish this goal, using it to teach minds both young and old the wonders of our citys past. Historic old sacramento foundation sacramento localwiki. Was surprised that the underground city of old sacramento was not shown, as the modern day. Her name appears as one of the charter members of the sacramento book collectors club in 1939.
Old sacramento underground tour guests checkin at the sacramento history museum 101 i street whereas gold fever. Gold rush history meets train lore, lollipops and underground tours in old sacramento. This large collection drawn from original sources includes songs of the california gold rush, american mid19th century popular and patriotic songs, comic and stage songs, hymns, christmas. The sacramento river, the main traffic artery between the mines and san francisco bay, was soon flanked by a burgeoning embarcadero and commercial. Since the closing of the only library in oak park in the. In 18611862, it suffered the worst rainstorm in the recorded history of the state. Spend a night on the new town with a shady character from the past, wholl show you around to the saloons, gaming halls, theaters and houses of illfame places you can only. Do you dare venture into the old sacramento tunnels. It endured a gruff past of death, disaster and was forced to rebuild itself, burying its past failures beneath the current city streets. This less than an hour tour of old sacramento underground is not a free one. Sacramento history museum 2020 all you need to know before.
Come find over 125 shopping, dining, events, and attractions located in the beautiful old sacramento waterfront historic district. The discovery of gold launched an unprecedented rush of humanity to californias sierra foothills. The oslhp parlor singers music book is now available on amazon many years in the making, eds new california songster includes early and midvictorian popular vocal music, as performed in old sacramento. The historical old sacramento foundation thrives off the people of the community. Old sacramento underground tours presented by center for. Underground books also offers childrens story time on saturday morning and is very instrumental in the black book fairs that is offered each year in the month of june.
Old sac underground adds adultonly date night tours. Your tour will begin at the sacramento history museum, 101 i street in old sacramento. Your guides for underground after hours dwell on matters they just cant discuss on the daytime tours. Im a history buff so this tour really hit home for me. Old sacramento underground tours depart from the sacramento history museum at 101 i street. May 25, 2012 beginning in the 1860s, old sacramento raised its streets to protect the city from devastating flooding. Tours in old sacramento highlight the citys rich underground history. It was originally opened in 1912 as the empress theatre, a vaudeville palace. Old sacramento underground tours depart from the sacramento history museum at 101 i street in old sacramento. Old sacramento tours descend to history underground the. Meagan olson is a public history ma student at california state university, sacramento. They are a very active organization, and according to public programs coordinator janessa west, they try to come up with creative and unique.
Hope founder kevin johnson to ensure that the students and the community had access to books. The old sacramento visitors center is managed by the sacramento history museum and is located at 1002 2nd st. Outside the museum california state railroad museum. This park is a portion of the old sacramento waterfront district, all of which has been designated a national landmark. Old sacramento has an underground city in northern. Abundant covered parking at reasonable rates is available. Our colorful cast of guides ensures no two tours are. Relive the night life of gold rush sacramento if you dare. The history of sacramento, california, began with its founding by samuel brannan and john augustus sutter, jr. Avella understands the rich history of sacramento and presents an insightful account of how the city transformed from a frontier settlement into a bustling capital. Take on the identity of a historic character and experience the ragstoriches california gold rush era. Capital books was founded in april 2019 at 1011 k street, sacramento, next door to the historic crest theater.
Tours run rain or shine please dress for the weather. What to do in old sacramento, california usa today. Since the closing of the only library in oak park in the 1970s, it became the mission of st. The historic old sacramento foundation seeks to educate people about the history of old sacramento. Overall it is a good pictorial of sacramentos history. The cobblestone streets of the citys riverfront corridor look like a set from a hollywood western, but these buildings are the real deal, many of them dating back to the 1849 gold rush. Sacramento, founded in 1850, is the proud state capital of california. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to pick up your tickets at the front desk of the museum. Recent excavations have uncovered the former first floors of old sacramento, a maze of hidden underground spaces and streets. To book an underground school tour, please contact the education.
Old sacramento living history is a volunteer organization dedicated to keeping the past alive. Find underground books in sacramento with address, phone number from yahoo us local. The old sacramento underground tours, started six years ago by city historian marcia eymann, offer both a familyfriendly interactive history. The historic district is sometimes abbreviated as old sacramento, or old sac, and since the 1960s has been restored and developed as a significant tourist attraction. Old sacramento state historic park occupies around one third of the property within the old sacramento historic district of sacramento, california. In support of the effort to contain the spread of covid 19, all old sacramento tours are temporarily suspended. Old sacramento underground tour 2020 all you need to.
At first glance sacramento appears to be just another midsized city with new restaurants, a about process is the blog of the organization of american historians, the journal of american history, and the american historian, dedicated to exploring the process of doing history and the multifaceted ways of engaging with the u. Also, there are a limited number of metered, 90minute onstreet parking spaces. During october, there is also a special halloween themed ghost tour. Names will be on a list, there is no need to print tickets. Largest collection anywhere of fine books in all categories, including railroad, scarce, unusual, valuable books. Old sacramento, california walking on history legends. The lowdown on sacramentos underground sacramento press. In collaboration with the historic old sacramento foundation, downey is planning an underground tour and exhibit. History of the eagle theatre on stage in old sacramento if youre a fan even only casually of western history, you know that the 1848 discovery of gold at sutters mill led to quick and drastic changes that have profoundly affected california. Apr 17, 2018 at first glance sacramento appears to be just another midsized city with new restaurants, a about process is the blog of the organization of american historians, the journal of american history, and the american historian, dedicated to exploring the process of doing history and the multifaceted ways of engaging with the u. Many of those miners and minerals flowed as naturally as the waterways into a settlement that grew where the american and sacramento rivers meet. The sacramento historical society is a nonprofit organization that strives to preserve the heritage of the sacramento region, promote a greater awareness of regional history, and act as a resource for inquiries regarding local area history. Old sacramento underground history revealed 1 of 11 the old sacramento underground tour is making a return on saturday and continuing through september. Beginning in the 1860s, old sacramento raised its streets to protect the city from devastating flooding.
By marcia eymann, history manager, city of sacramento and the capital district, california state parks the historic old sacramento foundation, in partnership with california state parks, the city of sacramento, and certain private property owners have a specialized guided tour program exploring old sacramentos underground and hollow sidewalks. The old sacramento underground tours, started six years ago by city historian marcia eymann, offer both a familyfriendly interactive history tour and an adult tour that also covers gambling. The visitors center includes information not only about old sacramento waterfront, but its a great starting point for excursions throughout the sacramento region. So whether you live in sacramento or surrounding areas make a point to stop on through there you will not be disappointed. Underground books in sacramento underground books 2814.
It will begin july 10 and will start and end at the sacramento history museum in old sacramento. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in. Fast forward 150 years and the spaces underneath are a trove of insight into sacramentos early days for historians, as well as for guests on the old sacramento underground tour. A history by kevin starr, the library book by susan orlean, island of the blue dolphins by scott odell. Dark tunnels and darker forces lie beneath sacramento. Through a series of monthly reenactments, take it to the streets, living history days, activities, events, and performances we use the backdrop of old sacramento s historic buildings and streets as a living street museum. Its time to schedule spring 2020 class field trips. Sacramento history museum guides in period costumes lead you down sloped alleyways and narrow passages into some of these gloomy spaces, all the while sharing details on the towns early history and citizens. In addition, the popular old sacramento underground tour program will also resume on weekends beginning april 1 and will continue through december 2017 with schedules fluctuating and expanding with the seasons.
Tour guides explain how the streets and buildings were jacked up. The history of beers books began around 193637 when our namesake, mrs. You may enter keywords, select specific image decades, topic, document types or location. The history of old sacramento goes all the way back to the earliest years of the california gold rush. History tour of old sac ive been on many free walking tours that have lasted 23 hours where you tip your guide based on how well you liked the tour. From any direction take interstate 5 to the j street exit and follow the signs. And were not even counting the murderous fun aboard the delta king yet.
May 27, 2012 fast forward 150 years and the spaces underneath are a trove of insight into sacramento s early days for historians, as well as for guests on the old sacramento underground tour. Old sacramento underground tour 2020 all you need to know. The first one is volunteering for the old sacramento underground tours. Old sacramento underground tours tours sacramento history.
Sacramento, the capital of california, has buried some dark secrets. Old sacramento, california walking on history legends of. We are accepting school programs using old sacramento as our classroom. The checkin for all underground tours is located at the sacramento history museum, 101 i street in old sacramento. Sep 25, 2017 for a more in depth experience with the tunnels you can take one of the underground tours given by the sacramento history museum or join the old sacramento walking tour at the 2018 oah annual meeting, april 1214. Since 1984 the bookmine has been providing quality first editions, old, rare and outofprint books to discriminating buyers. Old sacramento underground tour sacramento history museum. In recent years, old sacramento underground tours have become a popular activity for locals and tourists alike. It can be a great place to pick for a day trip if you have visitors that you are looking to entertain. Old sacramento is located downtown and is convenient to reach by all freeways. Programs include sacramento history programs, gold rush. Old sacramento underground tours old sacramento waterfront. Old sacramento underground tour all you need to know. Jul 30, 2015 the old sacramento underground tours, started six years ago by city historian marcia eymann, offer both a familyfriendly interactive history tour and an adult tour that also covers gambling.
The old sacramento tunnels, as they are known, are home to history both mundane and bizarre. This halfmile guided historical walking tour lasts approximately one hour and visit areas with uneven surfaces and low ceilings. Tour dates and times fluctuate with the seasons and during holiday weekends. This historical tour includes hollow sidewalks, sloped alleyways, and the. Step back in timeabout 170 yearswith a stroll along old sacramentos wooden sidewalks. Do you need to book in advance to visit sacramento history museum.
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