Annual Sacramento Archives Crawl Scheduled for Oct. 17 with Free Exhibits and Tours

The Center for Sacramento History will host the Sacramento Archives Crawl on Oct. 17, granting public access to its collection storage vault for tours. This no-cost event will operate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. across four distinct locations, with complimentary bus transportation provided between them.

This annual initiative, part of American Archives Month, allows attendees to delve into historic collections, interact with archivists, and examine methods for preserving and accessing historical records. City Historian Ty Smith remarked, ‘The crawl gives people a chance to ask archivists about the records they preserve and the stories those records tell about our region.’

Participants can visit the Center for Sacramento History, the Sacramento Room at the Sacramento Public Library, the California State Library, and the California State Archives, each featuring unique activities and exhibits. Attendees will also receive an Archives Crawl passport for collecting stamps at each stop.