HOSF Calendar
April 2012
Easter Bonnet Promenade & Spring Ball: Saturday, April 7, 11AM & 2PM
The Historic Old Sacramento Foundation invites you to dress up in your favorite Easter finery -- or other historic apparel -- to celebrate in high style during the 17th Annual Living History Easter Bonnet Promenade! Year after year, visitors of all ages come from near and far to take a leisurely one-hour stroll through the historic boardwalks and cobblestone streets of Old Sacramento. Women tend to get all dolled up in fanciful dresses, lovely parasols or colorful hats while attire for the gentlemen might include top hats, frock coats, vests, and trousers with a walking stick and watch fob (pocket watch) to complete the distinguished look.
As a fun and lively new activity introduced last year, “promenading” guests are also invited to enjoy a Spring Ball featuring 19th-century ballroom and contra dancing with period music played by the Claudia’s Kitchen Band. And for those interested in learning some fancy footwork, talented dance instructors will demonstrate and teach various period dances that include polkas, mazurkas, waltzes, and quadrilles. Don’t miss the spirited and free Easter celebration!
Easter Bonnet Promenade begins at 11AM, Spring Ball begins at 2PM in Stanford Gallery (111 I Street).
“An Indigenous History of Sacramento” Special Lecture: Saturday, April 14, 1PM
The Sacramento History Museum is proud to present a special guest lecture by April Farnham -- former collections manager and historian at the Maidu Indian Museum and current Sacramento History Museum docent -- who will discuss her research and findings about California indigenous peoples in Sacramento's early history. The Sacramento region includes the ancestral homelands of the Nisenan Maidu as well as Miwok, and Southern Wintun (or Patwin) tribal groups. Individuals from these groups played a significant role in Sacramento's history from the early 1800s well into the turn of the century; however, their names have been largely forgotten or neglected in the history books. Ms. Farnham's thought-provoking lecture will include a powerpoint slideshow including rare photographs and early illustrations.
Upcoming Exhibit: Sacramento’s I Street Bridge: Saturday, April 28, 2012
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the completion of Sacramento’s I Street bridge, the Sacramento History Museum will unveil a special exhibit showcasing photographs of the beloved bridge. This Sacramento landmark was built by the Southern Pacific in 1912 with contributions by Sacramento and Yolo counties. A true engineering accomplishment in its day, this bridge was built to last. In fact, the first train to cross the bridge did so on April 29, 1912, and train travel on the bridge continues to this day. The Sacramento History Museum invites the community to visit the photo display and learn more about the history of this enduring landmark.
Obscura Day Underground Tour: Saturday, April 28, 5:30PM-7PM
HOSF is getting in the spirit of Obscura Day -- an international celebration of unusual places, full of expeditions, back room tours and explorations of hidden wonders -- with a special ADULTS ONLY (18+) Underground Tour on Saturday, April 28. Crowd-favorite Miss Odessa will lead tour guests on a one-and-a-half-hour evening walking tour that explores some of the dark secrets and racy tales lurking in Old Sacramento’s underground history. Due to the expected popularity of this one-night-only evening walking tour, advance tickets are recommended and are available now online.
Girl Scouts Weekend: Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29
Girl Scouts of the USA is celebrating its centennial this year, and the Sacramento History Museum is honoring this achievement. Active Girl Scouts in uniform can visit the museum for only $1on April 28 & 29. Congratulations, Girl Scouts!