From: traci@trockcommunications.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 2:44 PM
To: Basofin, Pete - Sacramento
Subject: Sutter's Fort "Hands on History" Event -- Saturday, 3/19

Please see information below about a special and interactive "Hands on History" event happening at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park on Saturday, March 19.  Thank you for your consideration.


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What: 
Hands on History: Hearth & Home 



Where: 
Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, 2701 L Street, Midtown, Sacramento

When: 
Saturday, March 19, 2011 



Time: 
Fort hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Cannon firing demonstrations: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.



Cost: 
$6.00 per adult (18 and older), $4.00 per youth (ages 6-17), free for children 5 years and under 



For More: 
Call 916-445-4422 or visit www.parks.ca.gov/suttersfort



Suggested copy: 
With a concerted effort to provide more interactive, hands-on opportunities than ever before, Sutter's Fort State Historic Park will present a special "Hands on History: Hearth & Home" event on Saturday, March 19. Docents will help Fort visitors understand the great lengths women went to during the journey west to prepare meals for the family and provide comfort and stability amidst dangerous and unpredictable conditions. Multiple hands-on activities await Fort visitors as they help with sewing, weaving, candle dipping and drawing in a coloring book of pioneer clothing. Interested visitors will even have the opportunity to dress up in authentic outfits to help recreate the pioneer experience. "Hands on History" guests will leave with hand-crafted souvenirs and even some 19th century recipes to recreate at home! For more information about this "Hands on History" event, or other events and activities at Sutter's Fort SHP, call 916-445-4422 or visit www.parks.ca.gov/suttersfort




Traci Rockefeller Cusack 
T-Rock Communications
916-213-4373