About 1980 I took a group of
campfire girls up for a visit. They
camped out overnight in Maura’s backyard.
In September 2022 the California State Parks Foundation hosted an Insider Tour of both the Fort and the Museum. During the presentations the Park Service revealed the changing focus of the historic park. It will no longer be a tribute to Sutter, but rather an exploration of the history of the fort, with the history of the indigenous people that were uprooted in the area and those forced to work for Sutter told in the best way possible. It is a daunting task to undertake the changes. But I find it very exciting that the real tale will hopefully be told and the revisionist history of the last century be exposed for what it is. I hope that the park will get the support it needs from all the citizens of California. I was particularly impressed by the programing for 4th graders that has been converted and keeps improving to meet the new goals. I was really impressed by the cooperation of the park staff, the Friends of Sutter's Fort and the indigenous community and their careful steps to do it right.
Trail Posts: A Literary Exploration of California's State Parks Read a selection from Frédérik-Louis Sauser's (Blaise Cendrars) novel Gold:the Marvellous History of General John Augustus Sutter
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I hadn't visited the State Indian Museum, which is located next to the Fort, before. It is a very small museum with just a few exhibits but according to the volunteer who not only told the stories of some of the displays, but also played his pipe for us, it is a gathering place for Indians no matter where there native roots lie. The state has recently decided to fund an Indian Heritage Center in Sacramento, so that will be something to visit in the future.
Trail Posts: A Literary Exploration of California's State Parks Read a selection from Frédérik-Louis Sauser's (Blaise Cendrars) novel Gold:the Marvellous History of General John Augustus Sutter
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