For more than 70 years, this organization has brought together people like you to preserve and promote Sacramento's golden history. As the home of the first transcontinental railroad, the Pony Express, the first transcontinental telegraph, and the center of the Gold Rush, the Sacramento region has a treasure trove of history to appreciate and discover.
The purpose of the Sacramento Historical Society is to preserve the heritage of the Sacramento region, to act as a resource for inquiries regarding local area history, and to promote a greater awareness of Sacramento's regional and national history.
Our vision is to bring together people to preserve and promote Sacramento's golden history. This region has a treasure trove of history to appreciate and discover.
The mission of the Sacramento Historical Society is to preserve and promote the historical heritage of the Sacramento region; to educate and enlighten the public with regard to the importance of Sacramento's history and to promote a greater awareness of, and to act as a resource for, inquiries regarding Sacramento regional history.
We are a team of 25 Board Members and 200 Members. Our aim is to attract a diverse group of people who are keenly interested in our area's history and making our organization as successful in our endeavors as possible.
We feature monthly programs that showcase the history of Sacramento and the surrounding regions. Subjects of recent programs include a discussion and video presentation entitled Desegregating Sacramento: A Fight for Fair Housing which discussed landmark legal battles in Sacramento taking place between 1948 and 1968. Other programs we featured include discussions on Indigenous Peoples of the Sacramento area, and the 100-year history of the Kings Franchise.
Like any other Nonprofit organization, we need funding and welcome any volunteers who have a passion for history and would like to help further our Mission of preserving Sacramento's rich history.
We believe in honoring, respecting, and showcasing the diverse populations that make up the region we serve. We are against discrimination of any kind and strive to make a positive difference in our community by working with other organizations to further promote the ideals of equity and inclusion for all, regardless of any differences.
Organization name
Sacramento Historical Society
other names
SHS
1955
Tax id (EIN)
94-2730477
Mission Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Operating Budget
$50,001 - $100,000
Organization Need
Funding: Program, Board Members, Other, Volunteers, In-Kind Donations
Local Counties Served
Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yolo
Address
664 Castle River WaySacramento, CA, US
Rancho Cordova, CA, US
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