A group of people gathered in a wooded area during Heritage Days at McArthur-Burney Falls. Tall pine trees surround the scene as attendees, including families and older adults, walk around and interact near picnic tables and display booths Read more about Heritage Days at Burney Falls – October 12

Heritage Days at Burney Falls – October 12

by | Aug 18, 2025 | Adult learners, Culture, Educators, Events, Families, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Recreators, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

Annual Heritage Days celebration in October with historical crafts. Visit the McArthur-Burney Falls Interpretive Association website for more info. Read MoreRead more about Heritage Days at Burney Falls – October 12

A wooden footbridge leads to a small white adobe building at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, surrounded by trees and a rustic wooden fence. Read more about California History and Nature on the Homestead

California History and Nature on the Homestead

by | Aug 18, 2025 | Culture, Educators, Families, Junior Rangers, K-12 Field Trips, Living history, Museum Tours, Nature, PORTS, Summer Learning Program, Teens, Volunteer, William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, Youth, Youth & Families

A small park that memorializes important California figure William Brown Ide and his contribution to the state’s history! Read MoreRead more about California History and Nature on the Homestead

A wide aerial view of Seattle, Washington, showing the downtown skyline with tall buildings under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, there is a busy freight yard with numerous train tracks and colorful shipping containers Read more about California State Railroad Museum – Rail Innovation in Action

California State Railroad Museum – Rail Innovation in Action

by | Aug 1, 2025 | California State Railroad Museum, Culture, Youth

Calling all high school students: Start creating solutions for your communities! Overview Railroading doesn’t just have a past—it has a present, and a bright future. This future depends on the people who join its ranks and what problem-solving skills they bring to the... Read MoreRead more about California State Railroad Museum – Rail Innovation in Action

A child in a red shirt and cap looks up at the historic Granite Rock Co. #10 steam locomotive at the California State Railroad Museum. The black engine is emitting steam, and two adults stand nearby. The scene is set on a sunny day with blue skies and green trees. Read more about California State Railroad Museum – Excursion Trian Rides

California State Railroad Museum – Excursion Trian Rides

by | Aug 1, 2025 | Adult learners, California State Railroad Museum, Culture, Families, Museum Tours, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

Join us on a 45 minute, 6 mile round trip from Old Sacramento Waterfront along the Sacramento River in our fleet of historic railroad cars. Experience travel as it was over 100 years ago, learn about the history of railroading in California and the American West as... Read MoreRead more about California State Railroad Museum – Excursion Trian Rides

A photo of the Georgia Northern railcar with a backdrop of a schematic of the railcar Read more about California State Railroad Museum – Digital Exhibits

California State Railroad Museum – Digital Exhibits

by | Aug 1, 2025 | Adult learners, California State Railroad Museum, Culture, Educators, Families, Instructional Resources, Teens, Virtual Tours and Exhibits, Youth, Youth & Families

A Museum Without Walls Most people point to this big brick building located in Old Sacramento State Historic Park and say, “There is the California State Railroad Museum!” This building houses a vast collection of artifacts, great and small, that provide a... Read MoreRead more about California State Railroad Museum – Digital Exhibits