Hands on History: Fun on the Frontier

Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (SHP) will present a special Hands on History: Fun on the Frontier. Fort visitors will be delighted to see the recently completed restoration of the historic walls and gates plus have the opportunity to step back in time to enjoy some hard-earned frivolous fun, pioneer-style.

The daily life of pioneer families was filled with hard work, but they certainly found time to have fun and connect with each other as a community. The special Hands on History: Fun on the Frontier event will showcase some of the pioneer games and activities popular during the early days at the Fort including: Game of Graces, bean bag toss, sack and barrel hoop races, and water-related games. Also, Fort guests will learn to tie knots and participate in fun hands-on craft making for those interested in creating special keepsakes to take home. Of course, demonstrations of black powder weaponry in action will take place including the crowd-favorite firing of Sutter’s cannon.