Join our new scavenger hunt, SacTown History Quest! where Sacramento is your game board. Drive, bike, or scoot following our map and solve the enigmas alongside the way! Discover the history of Sacramento’s hidden gems and spend a great time with friends and family! Whether you are a history enthusiast or a fan of scavenger hunts, you will be amazed by how many hidden gems you will uncover around the city. SacTown History Quest takes place on the following Saturdays, beginning at the Sacramento

On October 3, 1849, the bark, La Grange arrived in Sacramento City. The La Grange, owned by the Salem and California Mining and Trading Expedition, left Massachusetts with 61 men in March 1849 bound for California looking to seek fortune during the Gold Rush. Upon its arrival in Sacramento City, it was moored (secured) near the foot of I Street on the Sacramento River. It was soon purchased by Sacramento County to be used as a “prison brig.” Sacramento City lacked having adequate facilities and