Scheduled events
while in Sacramento and recommendations on attire
Sacramento, Spanish for “Holy Sacrament”, became California’s
state capital in 1854. The capitol building and its grounds cover 37 acres (15
ha) and was formally used for the first time by the legislature in 1869. In 1943, Joseph A. Beek, Secretary of the
California State Senate, and colleagues organized and created the American
Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries. Mr. Beek would be president of
ASLCS for the next 25 years. What better way to celebrate the 70th
anniversary of the founding of ASLCS than to attend its Professional
Development seminar in Sacramento, California. http://capitolmuseum.ca.gov
Several venues at historic state parks have been planned for
your enjoyment:
SUTTER’S FORT:
The welcoming reception at Sutter’s Fort is where you can
explore and experience a bit of the pioneer life. Captain John Sutter built the
fort with the help of James Marshall, the millwright who discovered a gold
nugget in 1848, opening the door to the California Gold Rush. You can learn
about the history and see the many artifacts on display. For more information http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=485
We
suggest you wear comfortable layered clothing and flat shoes because the ground
is uneven and earthen and it will get cool in the evening. After dinner, music
is being provided by “Latin Touch”
and you are invited to dance to their variety of Cumbia-Latin
Rock-70s-R&B-Old School memorable tunes.
CALIFORNIA RAILROAD MUSEUM:
An evening reception at the California State Railroad Museum
promises to be a step back in time when railroads were king. Sacramento became
a hub for California’s first railroad in 1856. Sacramento farmers were able to
ship their goods to the east with the advent of the Central Pacific Railroad. The
“iron horse” reduced the trip from coast to coast to days versus months. Learn
about the transcontinental railroad and how it impacted growth in the west. You
can look at old steam and electric locomotives as well as passenger and freight
cars. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=668
Suggested
attire is business casual with a jacket or sweater and comfortable shoes. It
gets chilly in the evenings. The reception ends at 8:30 p.m. and Old Town
Sacramento is a short stroll from the museum where you will find dining and
social venues.
STANFORD MANSION:
An “open house” and lunch at the Stanford Mansion will
surely capture the elegance and grandeur of the time. Currently, the mansion
serves as California’s “official reception center” and was home to Leland and
Jane Stanford. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=489
OLD SUGAR MILL:
What do wine and sugar have in common? The answer is a
mere 20 minutes away from Sacramento in Clarksburg, Yolo County at the Old
Sugar Mill. Originally operated as a sugar mill until 2000, the mill was
converted to a wine tasting and wine crush facility that has grown to be a
great place to hold special events. The host dinner at the mill will exceed
your expectations and afford an opportunity to taste the fruits of several
vintners’ labor. http://www.oldsugarmill.com
We
recommend business casual with a jacket or sweater and shoes that are
comfortable for dancing. After wine tasting and dinner, you will have an
opportunity to “cut the rug” to the #1 dance band in Sacramento, Hip Service.
OTHER
OPPORTUNITIES:
Dress casually!
The “River City” sits at the confluence of the American and
Sacramento Rivers and is the sixth largest city in California with a population
of approximately 473,000. It occupies an area of 101 square miles in the
center of the Sacramento Valley, 72 miles northeast of San Francisco. Protected
by the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east, the California Coast ranges to the
west, and the Siskiyou Mountains to the north, the city enjoys a mild climate
for most of the year. The average temperature in October ranges from a
high of 83 to a low of about 50 degrees.
While visiting Sacramento, you will have a plethora of
choices for dining and shopping in downtown and midtown. During your travels
you must see Old Town Sacramento, located along the Sacramento River and home
to the Delta King Riverboat. Once you are finished with Old Town, the art buffs
can visit the renowned Crocker Art Museum, home to the Crocker family
collection. http://www.discovergold.org
Between what’s planned, and the treasures you are sure to
discover on your own, you’ll enjoy visiting with your friends and touring the
city.
