Sutter’s Fort SHP -- Hands on History: Harvest Time, The Real Gold in California -- September 15, 2012

Park: Sutter's Fort SHP

What: Hands on History -- Harvest Time: The Real Gold in California

Where: Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, 2701 L Street, Midtown, Sacramento

When: Saturday, September 15, 2012

Time: Fort hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cannon firing demonstrations: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., Musket demonstrations periodically throughout the day

Cost: $7 per adult (18 and older), $5 per youth (ages 6-17), free for children 5 years and under

For More: Call 916-445-4422 or www.suttersfort.org

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 horse and mules and produced an amazing 50,000 bushels of 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 State Historic Park will participate in corn shucking contests, threshing, winnowing and grinding wheat. Fort visitors can also watch demonstrations of goat milking, spinning and weaving wool and property branding. For more information about this fun and engaging "Hands on History" event, or other events and activities at Sutter’s Fort SHP, call 916-445-4422 or visit www.suttersfort.org

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