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Social Studies - Sutter's Fort

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Sutter's Fort is visited by the fourth graders in an overnight stay. They study the contribution of this community to California.

Virtal Museum of Sutter's Fort: This virtual museum is to acquaint students with John Sutter and his fort and the part both played in history. California changed forever when gold was discovered near John Sutter's mill in 1848. Over 80,000 "49ers", or gold seekers, were prospecting in hopes of making their fortune. The state went from being part of Mexico to the 31st state of the union in 1850 and Sacramento it's capital.
Sutter's Fort Park Site (Alternate): The official web site of the Sutter's Fort Park
New Perspectives on the West -- People: This interactive biographical dictionary provides concise profiles of the men and women featured in THE WEST, as well as information about many individuals who are mentioned only in passing. In most cases, the profiles offer additional details about the lives of these historical figures, together with some comment on their significance for historians.
The Discoverer: Information about James Marshall.
Sutter's Fort Timeline: An interesting timeline of the events at Sutter's Fort.
Sutter's Fort Archives: The Fort's archives house photographs, daguerreotypes, tintypes, diaries, letters, maps, business records, and an extensive collection of books, all documenting the lives of Sutter and the pioneer families that settled in early California. This extensive collection is available to researchers by appointment and research inquiries are always welcome.
Donner Party Material -- Sutter's Fort
Historic California Posts: Sutter's Fort: A private trading post and fortified defense that became the foundation for modern Sacramento, it was established by a former Swiss army captain, John (Johann) Augustus Sutter, who is considered the founder of American agriculture in California.
Sacramento Room Sutters Fort Characters: Information from the Sacramento Public Library's Sacramento Room. Contains links to books and publications in the library's card catalog for individual characters.
California Heritage Collection: The California Heritage Collection is an online archive of more than 30,000 images illustrating California's history and culture, from the collections of the Bancroft Library at the University of California, Berkeley. Selected from nearly two hundred individual collections, this unique resource uses the latest online archiving techniques to highlight the rich themes of California's history. The California Heritage Collection is part of the Online Archive of California, a compilation of finding aids, or guides, to archival collections at more than 30 institutions.

Here are some links to help with costumes.

The Discovery Museum History sells bonnets, aprons, pouches, and cowboy and raccoon hats. Go inside to the store or visit the 2nd street Ethnic Village.

Virtual Museum of Buffalo Grove and Long Grove History: This page details clothes worn by men and women during this period of history.
Pioneer Clothing: A page describing period clothing.
Pioneer Clothing from Sew-a-thon: Bonnets, dresses, aprons.
Old West and Pioneer Clothing: Calico Annie offers old west clothing for women and men. Pioneer dresses, day dresses and accessories such as reticules, bonnets, aprons and shawls are our specialty. For men we offer old west coats, pants, shirts and collars. We wear this clothing ourselves and know what it takes to have that Old Time Western look. Only quality materials will be used.
Stitched in Time: Living History Costume Rental. Janet Pazdernik 916-359-4957. 4956 Puma Way, Carmichael, CA 95608
Decades Costumes: 2004 Del Paso, 920-0932

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Note that, even on age-appropriate sites, not all information may be appropriate for your children. Please be aware of the sites that you children visit and the information that they view and apply appropriate standards for your children.

Social Studies - Sutter's Fort

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