Donate now to support our efforts at Sutter's Fort

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) cooperating association, Friends of Sutter's Fort is proud to support Sutter's Fort State Historic Park.

We collaborate with California State Parks to support preserve and protect historic structures and artifacts at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park (SHP), and to engage visitors of all ages through high quality educational programs.

Your donations Support:

Educational Programming

Sutter's Fort is a premier destination for educational experiences in California, serving over 50,000 students annually.

During the pandemic, staff at Sutter's Fort SHP modified existing educational programs to an innovative, online, virtual format. Since March 2020, they have delivered FREE high-quality virtual field trips to more than 15,000 students!

We are proud to support the efforts of our partners at California State Parks as they continue to provide online educational programs for California students.

In addition, staff is working on an accurate and complex Interpretive Master Plan, which will create a more inclusive experience for visitors of all ages in the future.

Preservation and Restoration

Since just 2013, we have provided critical funding for several major presentations projects valued at over $800,000, including the painting of the exterior walls, the restoration of the blacksmith shop, and the painting of the interior walls.

The work of preserving structures that are over 100 years old is an ongoing, daily task. Friends of Sutter's Fort is committed to helping fund these projects so that Sutter's Fort can be enjoyed for future generations to come.