Happy “official” 176th birthday, Sacramento! On February 27, 1850, Sacramento became an incorporated city in the territory of California. California, however, did not become a state until September 9, 1850. Sacramento City was founded along Sacramento River’s waterfront, where Old Sacramento is today, in December 1848 when John Sutter Jr. and Samuel Brannan hired Captain William H. Warner, Lt. William Tecumseh Sherman, and Lt. Edward O. Ord to survey the land from Sutter’s Fort to the Sacramento
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Shawn gives an update on how the Sacramento River looks this week viewing from the West Sacramento side opposite of Old Sacramento. The river is a lot higher than a couple weeks ago due some recent storms. Rain has subsided for now but we are in for some more rain in the near future. Please note, we did have some slight issues with our audio equipment. Offering content on location in a variety of weather conditions sometimes has its setbacks. #SacHistoryMuseum #museum #sacramento #history #oldsa
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While at the waterfront in Old Sacramento, Shawn discussed how Sacramento grew as the closest major city to the gold fields during the California Gold Rush and how it was a transportation hub for steamboats and stage lines transporting gold hopefuls and supplies. Shawn also notes the status of the Sacramento River and how it is much lower than it was two weeks ago. #SacHistoryMuseum #onthisday #goldrush #sacramento #oldsacramento
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Did you know the first steamboat that traveled on the Sacramento River sank soon after its maiden voyage? In late November 1847, William Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. captained the Little Sitka and arrived at the location of present-day Old Sacramento on December 4, 1847. Leidesdorff purchased the steamer from the Russian American Company for the use in the hide and tallow trade, which was the dominant export from California prior to the Gold Rush. William Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. was one of the mo
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Shawn gives an update on how the Sacramento River looks today, March 4th, just a short distance from the Sacramento History Museum in Old Sacramento. The river is a bit lower than last week. Rain, however, is on the horizon so we will keep you updated! #SacHistoryMuseum #museum #sacramento #history #oldsacramento #oldsac #sacramentohistory #sacramentoriver | Sacramento History Museum
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Shawn gives an update on how the Sacramento River looks today, February 19th, just a short distance from the Sacramento History Museum in Old Sacramento. While the river seems high, it is actually a little lower than last week. Rain has subsided for now but we will keep you updated! #SacHistoryMuseum #museum #sacramento #history #oldsacramento #oldsac #sacramentohistory #sacramentoriver | Sacramento History Museum
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