Nestled right in the middle of Sacramento is Sutter’s Fort. We stopped here on our day trip with Michelle.
M.I.C.K.E.Y….
Heading to the Fort’s entrance…
Built in 1839 by John Sutter, the fort served as a rest stop for weary travelers and a place to purchase provisions.
There were multiple cannons surrounding the fort. They were never used in defense, and were just used to occasionally scare Native Americans.
This windowless, brick room served as the prison!
This room was called the immigrant room. It was a room where those who have traveled long distances could rest and recoup before continuing on to their final destination.
The boys standing guard…
Inside the covered wagon…
This room was for the spinners and weavers…
The bakery…
Sutter’s office. His clerk kept track of all transactions and supplies within the fort…
This room was where the doctor tended patients. It was a little disconcerting that it was located just off of the dining room! Two beds and a desk filled the room…
Sutter’s parlor.
The kitchen…
The distillery…
The mill…
Room for the "vacaros"/cowboys…
Blacksmith shop…
Candlemaker…
Sutter’s bedroom…
General store…
Guard station…
Here is a link for a virtual tour of Sutter’s Fort and activities for school…
Field Trip: Sutter’s Fort
Nov 18th, 2009 by leigharev2