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California State Indian Museum

The California State Indian Museum, also known as State Indian Museum State Historic Park, is a prehistoric history museum in Sacramento, California that is operated by California State Parks. The museum is dedicated to the history, traditions, and materials of the state's Native American population.

The museum is co-located on the grounds of the Sutter's Fort State Historic Park in downtown Sacramento. The museum exhibits the details of daily life and traditions for the regions Native inhabitants, who numbered at nearly 500,000 and 150 tribal groups prior to the Spanish colonization of California beginning in 1769 with Mission San Diego. Another exhibit within the museum is specifically dedicated to Ishi, the last of the Yahi Tribe. Ishi managed to remain hidden from Western Civilization until 1911 when he was discovered in Northern California. The museum also includes a hands-on area, where visitors may learn how to use historic tools such as a pump drill used for drilling holes in shell beads.

 

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    California State Indian Museum

    2618 K Street
    Sacramento, CA 95816

    Phone: (916) 324-8112

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    10/16/10

    Acorn Day California State Indian Museum Acorn Day Presented by California State Indian Museum at California State Indian Museum October 16, 2010 Join us for an educational and fun-filled day for the entire family! Observe the time-honored tradition of preparing acorn for food and learn Native arts & crafts-making. Sample Native foods, and spend the afternoon helping us celebrate the acorn harvest season!

    11/26/10- 11/27/10

    Indian Museum Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair California State Indian Museum Indian Museum Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair Presented by California State Indian Museum at California State Indian Museum November 26-November 27, 2010 Native artisans from all over California offer their wares for sale each year on the two days following Thanksgiving. Enjoy browsing through jewelry, basketry, pottery, hand-painted gourds, ornaments and much more, as you select those just-right gifts for the holidays. Regular museum admission fees apply.

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    06/20/10	Cultural Historian To Speak About Sacramento’s Early Native Peoples California State Indian Museum Cultural Historian To Speak About Sacramento’s Early Native Peoples Presented by California State Indian Museum at California State Indian Museum June 20, 2010 The State Indian Museum is proud to offer a dynamic and history rich seminar about Sacramento’s Native first peoples. Cultural Historian April Farnham will share her extensive research and historical knowledge of the Nisenan Maidu villages that were located along the American River prior to the early 1900s. In addition, she will focus on prominent indigenous people, their daily lives and experiences during the Gold Rush era while correlating the information to the local...
    06/05/10	33rd Annual Gathering of Honored Elders California State Indian Museum 33rd Annual Gathering of Honored Elders Presented by California State Indian Museum at California State Indian Museum June 5, 2010 Join us as we present our 33rd annual Honored Elders Day. This event is devoted to honoring the Elders who keep the traditions, stories, languages, and culture alive for future generations. Participants include California Native vendors, community service groups, Indian dancers, and guest speakers. A luncheon will be served to the Elders; food will be available for purchase for guests and other attendees. Admission is free; this is a family event.
    05/15/10	CA State Indian Museum Presents A Special “Plein Air Day” California State Indian Museum CA State Indian Museum Presents A Special “Plein Air Day” Presented by California State Indian Museum at California State Indian Museum May 15, 2010 Artists & Visitors Alike Can Enjoy Free Open Air Painting In Historic Park-Like Setting Hobby artists and painters from near and far are invited to attend a free “Plein Air Day” presented by the State Indian Museum and California State Parks. The first event of its kind to take place on the grounds of Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (where the State Indian Museum is located), the special day is designed to allow interested participants an opportunity to join...
    04/17/10- 04/18/10	Indian Arts & Crafts Market California State Indian Museum Indian Arts & Crafts Market Presented by California State Indian Museum at California State Indian Museum April 17-April 18, 2010 Native artisans come from all over California to participate in this event. Enjoy shopping for artwork, baskets, gourds, jewelry, soapstone & elkhorn carvings, drums, and much, much more. Regular museum admission fees apply.
    11/27/09- 11/28/09	Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Presented by California State Indian Museum November 27-November 28, 2009 Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair – California Indian artists and crafters come from all over California to participate in this annual holiday event. Enjoy browsing through jewelry, basketry, soapstone & elkhorn carvings, hand-painted gourds, ornaments and much more, as you select those just-right gifts for the holidays.
    10/17/09	Acorn Day Acorn Day Presented by California State Indian Museum October 17, 2009 Join us for an educational and fun-filled day for the entire family! Observe the time-honored tradition of preparing acorn for food and learn Native arts & crafts-making. Sample Native foods, and spend the afternoon helping us celebrate the acorn harvest season!
    09/25/09	Native American Day Native American Day Presented by California State Indian Museum September 25, 2009 Native American Day – Gather on the north steps of the Capitol for this special event commemorating the history and heritage of California’s Native peoples. Held each year on the fourth Friday in September, the event is coordinated and sponsored by State Native American Liaisons of California. Speakers will include California Indian leaders; music and dance will help honor the spirit of the State’s indigenous people.
    06/06/09	Gathering of Honored Elders Gathering of Honored Elders Presented by California State Indian Museum June 6, 2009 Join us as we present our 32nd annual Honored Elders Day. This event is devoted to honoring the Elders who keep the traditions, stories, languages, and cultures alive for future generations. Participants include California Native vendors, community service groups, Indian dancers, and guest speakers. A luncheon will be served to the Elders; food will be available for purchase for guests and other attendees. Admission is free; this is a family event.
    06/06/09	Gathering of Honored Elders California State Indian Museum Gathering of Honored Elders Presented by California State Indian Museum at California State Indian Museum June 6, 2009 Join us as we present our 32nd annual Honored Elders Day. This event is devoted to honoring the Elders who keep the traditions, stories, languages, and culture alive for future generations. Participants include California Native vendors, community service groups, Indian dancers, and guest speakers. A luncheon is served to the Elders; food will be available for purchase for guests and other attendees. Admission is free; this is a family event.
    04/18/09- 04/19/09	Indian Arts & Crafts Market Indian Arts & Crafts Market Presented by California State Indian Museum April 18-April 19, 2009 Native artisans come from all over California to participate in this event. Enjoy shopping for artwork, baskets, gourds, jewelry, soapstone & elkhorn carvings, drums, and much, much more. Regular museum admission fees apply.
    11/25/08- 12/31/09	The California State Indian Museum Sutter's Fort State Historic Park The California State Indian Museum Presented by California State Indian Museum at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park November 25, 2008-December 31, 2009  California Indian cultural artifacts in the museum include basketry, beadwork, clothing and exhibits about the ongoing traditions of various California Indian tribes. The museum illustrates the cultures of the state’s first inhabitants. Indigenous people have donated many photographs of family, friends and memorable times for use in the museum. A section of the museum features a hands-on area, where visitors can try their hand at using Indian tools, such as the pump...
    10/18/08	Acorn Day Acorn Day Presented by California State Indian Museum October 18, 2008 A great way to celebrate the autumn season is visiting the California State Indian Museum. Join us for an educational and fun-filled day for the entire family for Acorn Day, Saturday, October 18th featuring the acorn, a traditional dietary staple of California Indians.

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