Wikipedia:
Sutter’s Fort was a 19th-century agricultural and trade colony in the Mexican Alta California-province. The site of the fort was established in 1839 and originally called New Helvetia (New Switzerland) by its builder John Sutter, though construction of the fort proper wouldn’t begin until 1841. The fort was the first non-Indigenous community in the California Central Valley.
February 2020
The fort is famous for its association with the Donner Party, the California Gold Rush, and the formation of Sacramento. It is notable for its proximity to the end of the California Trail and Siskiyou Trails, which it served as a waystation. After gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill (also owned by John Sutter) in Coloma on January 24, 1848, the fort was abandoned.
I asked Oliva why she wouldn’t smile and she said the early pioneers never smiled because life was hard.
Do you like to visit historical landmarks too?
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I’ve never heard of this place, Sandra. Your daughter has a keen sense of things. The Donner Party, how sad that is.
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Isn’t it sad? They have preserved a little wooden doll that belonged to 8 year old Patty Reed who kept the doll hidden in her pocket for comfort while they were trapped in the snow on Donner Pass. http://www.rvtravelog.com/sutters_fort.dir/sutters_fort2.htm
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Your daughter is insightful. I really enjoy visiting historic places. I’ve wanted to see Sutter’s Mill where all of the excitement started.
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Thank you Chris! I think it’s an interesting backstory too. I love historical landmarks too.
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I think Oliva is onto something about that time, Sandra. Your first photo makes me wonder what went on behind those walls back then for sure.
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Thank you, Mark! It’s a really interesting story, back when the state was young.
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How cool! The history is so interesting and Olivia is adorable! (and wise.) ❤
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Thank you Rachel! ❤️ it was a fun afternoon. Hope you’re doing great!
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Thank you! I can’t wait to see more of your amazing photography and watch your creativity bloom. 🙂
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