The historic Gold Rush settlement of Norristown located around where Sac State’s campus is today, is almost entirely forgotten. “There are a couple of little glitches where you can still see ...

The curated articles focus on historic transformations in Sacramento, highlighting stories of cultural and architectural significance. They share a common theme of exploring the city's evolution ...

Some accounts say a race between two steamboats on the Sacramento River led to the deadly blast.

A beloved building in north Sacramento is getting some new recognition. The distinctive design catches the eye of thousands ...

At the California State Library, librarian Kim Sims carefully holds up a vial of gold flakes, a tiny reminder of the discovery that defined California’s early history. It’s a preview of the Sacramento ...

Sacramento city leaders are looking to commemorate African American History in Sacramento by considering naming 12 historic landmarks and creating a new historic district: the New Helvetia District.

The Sacramento City Council approved the addition of 12 properties and a historic district with connections to Black history and the Civil Rights movement to the Sacramento Register of Historic and ...

Musicians perform in a 1982 Sacramento Bee photograph from the Center of Sacramento History's exhibit on the heyday of the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. The exhibit will be part of the Sacramento Archives ...