Getting to Know Sacramento’s Rich History
Sacramento is rich in California history, from the Gold Rush to the Central Valley’s agriculture. Find information on the city’s history and local landmarks here.
Californian men and women who were killed or missing in action during the Vietnam war are honored with the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
California Veterans Memorial pays homage to the men and women who gave their lives to served in the United States Armed Forces.
Sacramento Old City Cemetery was established in 1845 from a land donations from John A. Sutter. Many prominent citizens, mayors and governors, and early settlers are among those interred here.
Stepping foot into Old Sacramento is like traveling back in time to California’s Gold Rush era. On any given visit, one can see the dirt being kicked up from the hooves of a horse drawing a carriage down the cobblestone streets. Wide and creaky wooden walkways lead up to restored buildings that used to house hotels, saloons and bathhouses. Now these structures are home to a myriad of shops, restaurants and bars entertaining the more than five million visitors to this State Historical Park.
Find rare and historical agriculture and transportation photos and documents in a digital archive from California State Library's California History Room, the California State Railroad Museum Library, the Sacramento Archives and Museum Collection Center, and the Sacramento Public Library's Sacramento Room.
