Sutter's Fort

Sutter’s Fort, located in Sacramento, California, is a historic site built in the 1830s by John Sutter as a trading post and settlement. It served as a key hub during westward expansion, especially during the California Gold Rush, offering supplies, shelter, and connections for settlers and prospectors. Today, the fort is a museum that preserves California’s early history, showcasing original buildings, artifacts, and exhibits about pioneer life, Native American heritage, and the region's development. It provides visitors with insight into the frontier era when California was transforming from wilderness to an important part of the United States.