Founded in 1849, Sacramento
was California's first charter city. From the gold rush
to the Pony Express and first continental railroad, Sacramento
is at the heart of California history. Sacramento provides
insights to the California experience and creates an awareness
of the courage and contributions made by various ethnic
groups in settling this great state.
WorldStrides
Programs to Sacramento:
We
Discover California ~ Students examine California
history from the discovery of gold to the current
legislative process and why these historical milestones
are meaningful to them.
Our
Westward Adventure ~ Students gain
a unique understanding of the lifestyle of pioneer
children while camping and panning for gold along
the American River, hear stories from Native Americans,
make crafts, and sing songs of the era.
State Capitol Building:
Completed in 1874, the Capitol Building is home to the
state's governor and branches of government. Students
will gain a greater appreciation of the building's history
and the tasks of the people elected to represent us.
Sutter's Fort:
Students view daily life as experienced by Northern
California's earliest settlers.
California State
Railroad Museum:
Students learn the history of the Transcontinental Railroad
and how it affected the state of California and the
entire nation.
Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum:
Students step back in time to compare a rural school
day of the 1880s with their school experience today.
We
Discover California