Calendar
Fundraisers
Trees & Traditions
Thank you for a wonderful Trees & Traditions fundraiser at the Sutter County Museum on December 6th! We appreciated seeing so many guests enjoying the Museum and celebrating the season. Whether you sponsored Trees & Traditions, donated in-kind prizes or services, attended the event, or volunteered to make it all happen, we were so grateful and humbled to see the community support for the work that we do at the Museum! All of the funds raised go directly to the Sutter County Museum Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Keep an eye out for information on Trees & Traditions in 2025! We will share updates here when they are available.
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors
Abominable Snowman’s Mountain
Winter King's Court
Anonymous
Frosty the Snowman's March
Programs
¡Pleibol! Exhibit Reception
Friday February 21st, 5-7pm
Join us for a FREE reception to celebrate the ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas exhibit at the Sutter County Museum. This temporary exhibit will be on display from February 8th through May 3rd, 2025.
Marysville Chapter JACL Annual Day of Remembrance Program
Saturday February 22nd, 12-2pm in Ettl Hall (behind the Sutter County Museum)
This event will feature:
- Amache Rose cutting from Colorado to be presented to Amache Internment Camp survivors for planting in the Museum courtyard.
- Dr. April Kamp-Whittaker, CSU Chico, will talk about Amache and the archaeological work happening there - including finding the rose.
- The Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology-CSU Chico will have artifacts on display from their traveling Amache exhibit.
- Judge Johnny Cepeda Gogo, renowned for his “48-star Flag-signing Project,” will have a flag for camp survivors to sign.
- Special guest speaker Helen Hannan Parra, co-author of Two Days and One Suitcase was 12 years old when her father, a lawyer for the Army, brought the family to Amache, as it was closing and then to Tule Lake until it closed. Copies of Helen’s book will be available for purchase while supplies last.
Sutter County Museum Speaker Series: ¡Pleibol! Community Through Baseball
Thursday March 20th, 5:45pm
Doors open @ 5:30
At this special presentation, Dr. Salazar-Porzio, curator of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service’s ¡Pleibol! exhibit, now Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, will join us at the Sutter County Museum virtually to discuss community through baseball.
Sutter County Flood Control Happy Hour
Friday March 28th, 5:30-7pm
Join Forging Resilience and the Sutter County Library at the Museum for an informative talk about flood control strategies in the region. We will be joined by Michael Bessette, PE, Executive Director of the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency (SBFCA), who will talk about floodplain management and risk reduction projects that affect your community.
Learn about the various methods used to prevent flooding of our lands and communities, from traditional man-made structures to innovative, nature-based solutions. Discover how these approaches work together to protect communities and the environment, while offering boosts to local hunting and fishing spots. You will also learn about steps you can take to prevent flooding in your community.
Click here for full details and to register for this FREE event.
Download a pdf version of the flyer with links here
Sutter County Museum Speaker Series: John Muir and the Great Marysville Flood of 1875
Thursday April 17th, 6:00pm
Doors open @ 5:30
Local author and historian David Rubiales will discuss John Muir and the Great Flood of 1875, which in large part was caused by hydraulic mining on the Yuba River. This flood was the last time that the city of Marysville experienced significant flooding. Join us 150 years after the Great Flood to learn more about this important piece of local history.
Children's Programs
Our children's programs are educational in nature, with a lot of fun thrown in! Many feature local presenters, instructional time, and a craft or activity related to the topic. Regular programs include family movie nights, storytimes, and outdoor art and nature activities in the Artisan Community Garden.
50th Anniversary Community Open House
Saturday April 26th, 12-4pm
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Sutter County Museum! Join us for this fun family day with activities, food trucks, and giveaways while we celebrate this exciting milestone. Our new permanent exhibits on Yuba-Sutter Floods, the Nisenan, and the Gold Rush & Westward Expansion will be open! The exhibits include interactive elements for hands-on learning for children, families, and all community members to enjoy.
Education
The Sutter County Museum provides several opportunities for free educational visits and presentations! We offer field trips tailored to your grade level(s), tours for community groups and adult organizations, and offsite presentations. All educational programs are provided free of charge and include a trained and experienced educator to lead your visit or presentation.
Please complete the Educational Program Request Form (below) to schedule your group visit. You are welcome to call the Museum at 530.822.7141 if you have questions about educational programs or need additional information before completing the Educational Program Request Form.
School Field Trips
If you are a teacher and would like to bring your class to the Museum, please contact us at least 2 weeks in advance. We may not be able to accommodate requests made on shorter notice, and space can fill up quickly!
Trained Museum educators can tailor tours to your students' grade level(s) and focus on topics that meet state educational standards. These include local history, Native Californians (Nisenan), agriculture, John Sutter, the Gold Rush, and Yuba-Sutter's multicultural communities. Please note any special requests on the Educational Program Request Form.
School tours are available Wednesdays-Fridays between 9am-1pm from March-May & September-November. A maximum of 2 classes per day is recommended for the best educational experience at the Sutter County Museum.
Group Tours (non-school groups)
Our experienced educators can provide free 30-minute to 1-hour guided tours of the Museum. Tours can be tailored to fit your group's interests. Please fill out the Educational Program Request Form and note any special requests or focus that you would like for your group tour.
Offsite Presentations
Museum staff members are available for offsite presentations. Many requestors are community groups and service clubs. Presentations can be tailored to fit your group's interests, and there is no charge for this service. Please complete the Educational Program Request Form at least one month in advance of the proposed event date.