So you love all things history, eh? Consider yourself a real nerd for all things historic? Well, this trail is for you!
We’ll begin our journey at the Sacramento History Museum. Betcha didn’t see that coming! Fun fact: The Sacramento History Museum building is a recreation of the original Sacramento City Hall and Waterworks building. Look at that, you’re learning already.
After you’ve consumed all the historical knowledge you can, grab a ticket and hop aboard the newly restored Granite 10 Steam Locomotive for a 3-mile excursion! Feel the wind in your hair, the history on your face, and the soothing sounds of the train horn against your eardrums.
Once you arrive back at the station with that adventurous spirit still riding high, make your way over to Fanny Ann’s Saloon for a midday meal. Gotta keep that big brain fueled! Fun Fact #2: The Saloon is named after a steamboat called “The World Famous Fanny Ann”. The steamboat was prominent during the Gold Rush era and was later owned by a local madam and saloon proprietor named Big Annie Fanny, who eventually renamed herself Fanny Ann! Historical facts are the best!
To close things out, there’s no better way to celebrate a successful day of learning than with a Candlelight Concert at the California Railroad Museum. Talk about a unique music venue!
