Events
Living History General Membership Meeting
Sacramento History Museum
This is the monthly meeting for the Living History program, and is only for Living History members.
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Little Eco Art Market in Old Sacramento with kid activities
Atrium 916
Saturday mornings in Old Sacramento bring local creatives popping up in front of the Atrium Gallery and art cafe. Kids can paint a canvas, make clay magnets, ride the train, or play the piano while parents can sip Kombucha and check out the gallery and vendors.
Living History Open House
Sacramento History Museum
his event, open to the public, will take place at both the Museum and the Hastings Annex. The Living History group will be available to talk with the public about the program, and also share their areas of knowledge.
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
How the West Was Drawn Session Five: Putting it all Together
Sacramento History Museum
The final session of the 5-week workshop series with Eben Burgoon.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Underground After Hours Tour
Sacramento History Museum
The adults-only version of the Underground Tour, it delves into the salacious and seedy side of the Sacramento’s history. Murders, mayhem, saloons, gambling, and the women of negotiable affections. SOLD OUT
6 p.m.
Jordan Conley
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge
Featuring Anthony Davis
Hosted by Chelsea Bearce
Second Sunday Brunch Market
Old Sacramento Waterfront
Join us for a fun and family friendly Sunday Brunch Market in the heart of Old Sacramento Waterfront this summer!
Kicking off on June 12th, the Second Sunday Brunch Market will be every second Sunday through October from 10 am – 2 pm, featuring local artist booths, brunch at neighboring restaurants, live music and more! We are partnering with River City Marketplace to bring the best local makers and artists into our very own historical district each month.
Grab brunch at our neighboring restaurants:
Finnegan’s Irish Pub (Irish Coffee)
Our Place Kitchen & Event Space
Rio City Cafe (Reservations Recommended)
Are you an early bird? Make sure you join us at 9 AM for our FREE yoga series that happens in the district every Sunday as well! Grab your yoga mat, get your sunshine, and then come join us for brunch and shopping afterwards.
Old Sacramento Underground Tours
Sacramento History Museum
Old Sacramento Underground Tours
10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., & 2 p.m.
Make Clay Art, Paint a Canvas. Old Sacramento Date & Creative Kids
Atrium 916
Paint a canvas, or make your own clay magnet. Enjoy a shaded garden patio in historic Old Sacramento. Sip, chill, make art, & people-watch.
Times: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Old Sacramento Underground Tours
Sacramento History Museum
Old Sacramento Underground Tours – Tour tickets may be purchased at the Sacramento History Museum, Visitor’s Center (1000 2nd St), or online at sachistorymuseum.org
Tickets are on sale for our popular Old Sacramento Underground Tours which run seven days-a-week. Ticket prices for adults are $22.00, and ages 6 – 12 are $15.00. Children 5 and younger are free. Tours are limited to 20 per group, face masks are required while inside the museum and in the underground areas. Underground Tours run approximately 1 hour.
No Skips Comedy – Presented by Ta’Vi
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge
Hosted by Becky Lynn
Headliner Ta’Vi
Special Performances by Nikky G, Sis Shae & Alfonso Portela
Old Sacramento Paranormal Investigation Tour
Sacramento History Museum
Investigation of the Eagle Theater in Old Sacramento. Tour tickets may be purchased at the Sacramento History Museum, Visitor’s Center (1000 2nd St), or online at sachistorymuseum.org – SOLD OUT
7:00 p.m.
Say It Loud Comedy
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge
9th Anniversary Show Presented by Michael Calvin Jr.
Hosted by Sammy Edan
Featuring Javon Whitlock
Performances by Corde Snell, Nuff Cedd & Shaun G
Rock the Yacht Cruise
Head out on City Cruises’ Rock the Yacht cocktail cruise, the only party you can’t find on land! Sip on drinks from the bar and take in the fresh river breezes as you cruise under the Tower Bridge and past the Sacramento city lights.
Carlos Rodriguez
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge
Featuring Sterling Scott
Hosted by Charlie Wilson
Volunteer Orientation Training
Sacramento History Museum
This is the orientation for new volunteers at the museum.
SacTown History Quest
Sacramento History Museum
Play our History Quest!
History’s the game … you’re the player … and Sacramento is your
gameboard!
Gather your family and friends and play our new SacTown History
Quest. It’s a summertime history hunt, and Sacramento is a gold
mine – full of history from the Gold Rush to yesterday. You just
have to discover it.
You’ll get a custom map and smartphone app, then hunt for clues
in downtown Sacramento. Hike, bike, scoot, skip – whatever works
for you!
SacTown History Quest
Sacramento History Museum
This scavenger hunt will test your history knowledge! After downloading the app, questers will follow the provided map about the Old Sacramento and Downtown Sacramento districts, a journey about 3 miles in total length. Along the route they will discover videos talking about Sacramento history, and use those videos to decode a phrase. Prizes will be given to groups who decode the phrase correctly. Tickets are $30 per group, and up to six people can be in a group.
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Docent Training
Sacramento History Museum
Tuesday, August 23rd
Docent Training – Training for volunteers and docents.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 25th
Docent Training – Training for volunteers and docents.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Comedy & Trivia
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge
Hosted by Chelsea Bearce
Special performances by Guest Comics