Yesterday’s post, here, mentioned a “hay fort” from the halcyon days of my youth. Today’s post is about a real fort – specifically, Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park in Midtown Sac. The best part? Because of a roof re-construction project currently in progress, admission to the fort is free. Even when they charged you, it wouldn’t break the bank: Adults $5. Kids $3. But still, free is good. Right?
What, you didn’t believe me? Yes, it’s FREE!Emigrant wagon – smaller than a Conestoga.This is a fort, not Motel 6. So the bed is unmade. Also, no flush toilets. Sorry.
As this scale model shows, Sutter’s Fort was hardly a medieval walled castle. The walls were low (about 10′) and served mainly to keep the livestock in and the Maidu out.The firewood is not free. What, you think this stuff grows on trees?The fort is free, yes, but the ceilings are low. If you forget to duck, you will break your nose.If you ring the doorbell, we promise not to shoot you. (JK: We will shoot on sight.)The doorbell, of course.Writing desk where Sutter did his blog posts with a quill pen. Nope, I am not kidding.Before hanging out at Sutter’s Fort, I hung with our old pals Tim and Candice Taylor at Trinity Cathedral: Old friends are the best friends.
Hope you enjoyed your FREE tour. If you care to leave your docent a gratuity, there’s a tip jar by the door. After all, this stuff doesn’t grow on trees.
