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At the State Capitol, the past, present and future of California interact with equal force. The building serves as both a museum and the state’s working seat of government. Visitors to the Capitol can at once experience California’s rich history and witness the making of history through the modern lawmaking process.

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Shortly after the end of Mexican rule, Californians began to clamor for statehood. In 1849, a constitutional convention met at Colton Hall in Monterey and proposed a constitution, subsequently ratified by the people, which named San Jose as the first capital.

In December 1849, the first Legislature convened in a two-story adobe hotel in San Jose. The city was composed of little more than huts, tents and clapboard buildings, and the general discomfort did little to endear the city to the legislators.

In 1851 a generous offer from General Vallejo induced the legislators to move the capital to Vallejo where a frame building had been erected for their use. Since housing was virtually nonexistent, many of the Members managed to secure lodging on the steamer Empire, which remained moored at a wharf during the session.

Confusion and inconvenience again brought stormy cries for relocation. After convening in Vallejo in 1852, the Legislature moved to Sacramento to finish the legislative session.

In 1853, the Legislature returned to Vallejo only to find conditions as inhospitable as before. To an exasperated membership, an offer from the community of Benicia for the use of its new city hall proved irresistible, and a bill was passed moving the seat of government to that city, where the legislative session finished.

Sacramento offered its courthouse for immediate use and a building site for the permanent Capitol. Shortly after the close of the Session of 1854, the courthouse was razed by fire, but a new one was completed in time for the next session.

The new courthouse continued to serve as the home of the Legislature until 1869. This tenure was interrupted only once; during the winter of 1861–62 a severe flood prompted removal of the Legislature to the Exchange Building in San Francisco.

Construction on the permanent Capitol was begun in 1860, and, though not completed until 1874, the Legislature was able to occupy its Chambers in 1869. Except for a major “modernization” in 1908, the Capitol remained virtually unchanged until 1949 when additional space requirements resulted in the construction of the Capitol Annex. Completed in 1951, the Annex attaches to the east side of the old Capitol and houses legislative offices, committee rooms and the Governor’s offices.

In 1976, a total reconstruction of the building was undertaken to strengthen and reinforce the weakening structure. This monumental project was completed in January 1982, and the old Capitol, restored to its turn-of-the-century decor, was again occupied by the Legislature and opened to the public. 

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California’s State Capitol in Sacramento

The Capitol Building of California, in the town of Sacramento, is a beautiful example of Roman architecture, complete with a portico opening that leads to a central dome. This type of design can be found on many of the capitols around the county, but of course, most notably in Washington DC. A visit to this fantastic building is like a step back in time to when design and architecture were unique and extravagant. Add to that the beautiful interior, and the acres of green land you can wander through surrounding it, and you have the recipe for a great half-day adventure.

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“The immigration of thousands of “Forty-niners” in search of gold prompted California’s admission as the 31st state into the Union in 1850, thus creating the need for a state capital. California did not have a permanent seat of government until 1860. Cities vied for the opportunity to house the state capital for the power, prestige, and economic benefit that accompanied it. Four capitol buildings existed in other cities before Sacramento became the permanent site.  Even after Sacramento became the permanent seat of California’s government in 1854, there were several unsuccessful efforts to relocate the Capitol to Oakland (1858-59), San Jose (1875-78, 1893, 1903), Berkeley (1907), and Monterey (1933-41).   After deciding on Sacramento in 1854, $500,000 was appropriated to build a new capital. Construction on the present-day Capitol began in 1860, and the building has endured for more than 125 years after its completion in 1874.”

The Exterior

Even if you come when the inside is closed, the outside of the building is always open, so you can come by to take pictures without going inside. I was more of a fan of Capitol Park on the outside of the capitol than the inside as it had a lot of beautiful trees and plant life representing the different species you can see around the state of California. It even has a signed walk that shows you all of the various plant varieties that make up Capitol Park as well as memorials to different events in California’s history. You can take an online tour of some of the best attractions if you are too far away to visit for yourself.

The Interior

If you come when the museum is open, you can experience and see a lot of exciting pieces of California’s history, including the senate. You can also see the restored historical offices of the Secretary of State, Treasurer, and the Governor.

The Senate and the House of Representatives chambers are both amazing rooms that you must see when you visit. They can be accessed by the third-floor walkway which takes you to a seating area for the general public that looks down on the representatives. Nothing was happening when I was there, but it was still awesome to see.

Also of note, on the third floor is the paintings of all the governors of California. Of course, it was pretty funny to see Arnold’s painting sitting here as well, and I couldn’t help but snap a photo.

Lastly, make sure you go by the fantastic rotunda that is directly across the building from where you enter. This room is stunning and reminded me of the architecture that you would see in a famous European building.

All in all, the Capitol Building in Sacramento is a fantastic spot to explore. I would recommend you visit it when it is open so that you can see some of the interior beauty, but even if you just by the outside, you will still love seeing this magnificent building. Let me know if you have been in the comments.

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Please note: this Scavenger Hunt takes place inside the California State Capitol Museum. The museum is temporarily closed to protect park staff, volunteers, and visitors from exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19).

You may also be interested in the Sacramento Capitol Park Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour that explores the beautiful park around the Capitol.

This scavenger hunt will not be playable until the museum reopens. If you already purchased this scavenger hunt but didn’t get to play it, please contact us for a full refund, or to exchange for another location.

We’ll keep this site updated frequently, but you can check whether the museum is open by visiting the museum website .

• The scavenger hunt leads you on a guided tour of the California State Capitol building in Sacramento. Learn California’s history, see beautiful artwork and architecture.
• You and your team solve 20 fun puzzles and challenges along the way.
• Great for families, couples, or corporate team building.
• Takes about an hour and a half to complete with about a mile of walking.
• $49 covers your whole team (2 to 6 people recommended).
• More than 6 people? Buy one scavenger hunt per team – still just $49 per team of up to 6. Race each other to the finish, or for the highest score.

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By Nancy Disher, Hunger Action Advocate/Mission Organizer in North Central California Presbytery

Debby Dillon educating us about the Oak Park neighborhood. Photo by Nancy Disher

Debby Dillon from Shepherd of the Sierra Church led an educational and fascinating historical tour of Oak Park and West End neighborhoods in Sacramento on April 27, 2024. When I asked Debby how she came up with this idea, she said “I wanted to tell the story of a lost Sacramento neighborhood and what happened to the people who lived there when redevelopment occurred in the 1950’s.”

“Because we are a Matthew 25 Church concerned with dismantling structural racism our tour will look at how policies such as redlining and racial covenants unfairly applied to people of color and left them with few options when the wrecking ball came to their neighborhood.”

Debby’s interest in the Matthew 25 Initiatives began with the reading of the book Waking Up White . She remarks, “When I read that veteran’s like my dad qualified for a leg up from the government in the form of GI Bill loans and that their black fellow veterans rarely qualified for the same, it left me wanting to explore my white privilege and share the concept with my church.”

The tour began in Midtown with a discussion of a neighborhood that no longer exists known as the West End, an area from the Sacramento River to Capitol Park. The West End was demolished when the city labeled the community blighted and tore down businesses and 10,000 homes. Once demolished the former inhabitants had few options and many moved to Oak Park, a neighborhood that did not have racial covenants. Our tour focused on what happened in Oak Park when freeways were built and the California State Fair moved, as well as activism of the 1960’s.

Debby’s daughter, Sarah Dillon is President of the Board of Directors of the Alchemist Community Development Corporation (Alchemist CDC). Sarah enthusiastically shared the mission and programs of the organization.

Sarah Dillon educating us about the Alchemist Community Development Corporation at the Oak Park Sol Garden.  Photo by Nancy Disher

Founded 20 years ago, Alchemist CDC is a mission-driven organization that connects Sacramento area communities to land, food, and opportunity toward a vision in which all neighborhoods are vibrant, equitable, healthy, and diverse. (source: website https://alchemistcdc.org/ )

We visited a former vacant lot transformed into a community garden known as Oak Park Sol. Here  food is grown and donated to the community and members in the community can rent space to grow food as well. In 2020, the Community Connections program was formed in response to the pandemic to deliver food to school children isolated at home who relied on meals provided while at school. This program of supplying food to these families in need is continuing 4 years later and will soon include produce grown at Oak Park Sol.

Sacramento County has 12 Farmers’ Markets, most of which operate year-round and are an important site for nutritious food access. Alchemist CDC fills the need to operate an EBT machine at eight of the markets so people can shop for fresh food using their CalFresh/SNAP dollars (formerly known as Food Stamps). In addition, Market Match dollars are distributed which extends shoppers’ budgets. Last year Alchemist CDC facilitated over a million dollars of CalFresh and Market March at farmers markets.

While Sacramento calls itself “America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, ” organizations like Alchemist CDC are striving to make the city a leader in the Farm to EVERY Fork movement.

About 30 volunteers from Shepherd of the Sierra Church in Loomis, CA worked with Peter Tiedemann (Crew Leader for Habitat for Humanity) on building projects for several energy efficient houses in the Oak Park neighborhood. We were able to tour the finished homes.

These two homes are going to single mothers with several children who will move in on June 1, 2024.  The new owners had to put in sweat equity of 500 building hours and will have a 30-year 0% mortgage. Each hour worked is a symbol of their determination and resilience.

This is a powerful service project to provide hope for those in need. These mothers will now have a foundation for their children to be safe, grow and thrive.

Many people in the Shepherd of the Sierra congregation do tremendous work mitigating the results of poverty and racism through programs to alleviate hunger and improve housing.

Debby’s desire to shine a light on racism started with reading and asking questions which led to expansive research and on to leading a very educational and acknowledgement tour.

Thank you, Debby Dillon, Sarah Dillon, and Peter Tiedemann, for the amazing tour educating us about the racial disparities and inequities in our own backyard in Sacramento, CA.

Article written and submitted to NCCP newsletter (re-shared by Presbyterian Hunger Program on this blog with permissoin), May 2024.

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Did you know the Washington state Capitol Campus recently became an internationally accredited arboretum ? While you’re here, we hope you enjoy exploring all our campus has to offer.

• Get outside and enjoy a beautiful park and garden , like the Sunken Garden near the Temple of Justice or Heritage Park near Capitol Lake.
• Take a free, guided public tour of the Legislative Building to learn about state history and see a historic building up close.
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• View historic memorials and artwork , many which honor the state’s veterans.

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