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Trees & Traditions
The Museum's annual Trees & Traditions celebration is scheduled for Friday, December 5th, 2025. We hope you'll save the date and join us for Golden Trees & Traditions: Memories & Melodies to celebrate our 50th anniversary! Enjoy an evening filled with delicious hors d'oeuvres, festive drinks, live music, and, of course, holiday trees and traditions. Tickets will be on sale this fall.
All proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit the Sutter County Museum Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and help us to continue bringing innovative, educational programs to the Sutter County Museum that inspire and celebrate our community's diverse population and rich history.
Donations and sponsorships raised from Trees & Traditions can directly help us:
- Add a hands-on map of Yuba-Sutter to our new Flood exhibit, where people can use technology to investigate historic floods and learn about emergency planning.
- Commission vibrant artworks from local artists to display in the Museum's entrance gallery.
- Directly serve Yuba-Sutter's students and teachers with free field trips, transportation to the Museum, and engaging artifact trunks to support classroom learning.
Sponsorships are available now!
- $5,000 - Symphony
- $2,500 - Orchestra
- $1,000 - Quartet
- $500 - Duet
- $250 - Solo
Please download the Sponsor Benefits & Commitment Form to see the exclusive benefits of becoming a sponsor and to donate toward Trees & Traditions. Please contact us at 530.822.7141 or info@suttercountymuseum.org if you have any questions.
Programs
Sutter County Museum Speaker Series: Past Lessons, Future Readiness: The Red Cross in Yuba-Sutter
Thursday July 17th, 5:45-7pm
Doors open @ 5:30
This presentation with Jaime Brown and the American Red Cross California Gold Region will provide practical guidance on preparing for a range of potential disasters that could impact the Yuba-Sutter County area. Learn about the American Red Cross’s legacy of service in the region—highlighting past responses, future initiatives, and opportunities for professional and community engagement. Attendees will have the opportunity to view curated emergency go bags and historical artifacts from the local Red Cross museum.
Sutter County Museum Speaker Series:
Grab the Dog, Not the Dishwasher: Evacuation Made Simple in Sutter County
Thursday August 21st, 5:45-7pm
Doors open @ 5:30
Join Zachary Hamill, Sutter County Emergency Operations Manager, for a practical and engaging talk that demystifies evacuation planning for people who live and work in Sutter County. Using real-life examples from the past, this talk will walk attendees through when and why evacuations happen, how alerts work, and what to prioritize when every second counts. The goal is to empower you to act quickly, safely, and confidently in a crisis.
2026 Calendar Photographer's Reception
Friday August 22nd, 5-7pm
Join us at the reception to debut the 2026 Sutter Buttes Regional Calendar and celebrate this year's photographers! The 2026 calendar features photography by: Daniel Adrian, Kyoko Apperson, Leah Hutton, Brendan Kolb, Kevin C. Lee, Bridgett Locken, Robert Lowe, Emmanuel Madrid, Christian Moreno, Kelly Sarrico, Hugh Smith, Kathy Triolo, Melanie Truan, and Meghan Worrell.
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.
Fun Fridays in the Garden
Fridays - 9:00-10:30am
June 13th, 20th, 27th
July 11th, 18th, 25th
FREE open play for kids of all ages! Come help water our community garden, pick produce, cook in the mud kitchen, enjoy book readings, and be creative with garden, art, and sensory activities!
Please note that this is not a drop-off event. Guardian must be present with child.
Voyage to Vietnam: Summer Fun!
Saturday July 26th, 12-2pm
Join us at this FREE event to explore the Voyage to Vietnam exhibit! Enjoy fun activities, music, and a chance to play and learn in the special hands-on displays.
Sensory-Friendly Museum Day with Family SOUP
10-11am for families of children with special needs ages 0-5
11:30am-12:30pm for families of children with special needs ages 6-18
Join Family SOUP for a sensory-friendly visit to the hands-on Voyage to Vietnam exhibit. These special hours will have limited space for reduced crowd size, sensory supports available, and Family SOUP staff attending to support families.
This event is free, but registration is required due to limited space.
Register here: tinyurl.com/SensoryFriendlyMuseumDay2025.
For more info and any questions, contact: Leanne@familysoup.org / 530-751-1925 ext. 110
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.