Old Sacramento State Historic Park is the historic region of Sacramento, California, which has been designated as a state park. It is generally referred to as Old Sacramento, or Old Sac, and since the 1960s has been restored and developed as a significant tourist attraction. All of it is included in the Old Sacramento Historic District, a U.S. National Historic Landmark District.
Read more about Old Sacramento State Historic Park: History, Historic Buildings, Memorials, Current Attractions, Interpretive Programs
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