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Fundraisers
Trees & Traditions
Thank you for a wonderful Trees & Traditions fundraiser at the Sutter County Museum on December 5th! 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 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 2026! We will share updates here when they are available.
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors
Symphony
Duet
Diane Ketelle
Solo
Patience Boudreaux
Joan and Tony Kurlan
Debrah and Mike Reid
Programs
Sutter County Museum Speaker Series:
The Curious World of Seaweed
Thursday February 19th, 5:30-7pm
Doors open @ 5:30 - Talk begins @ 5:45pm
Josie Iselin is an artist, author, book designer, and ocean activist that has recognized the power of art and storytelling in scientific communications. She will take us on her journey from making algal imagery using her flatbed scanner, to writing and designing various books on seaweed, installing collaborative kelp exhibits, and her current project as partner of Above/Below, a collective committed to telling kelp forest stories.
Marysville JACL Day of Remembrance - Tule Lake: An Inside Look
Saturday February 21st, 12-2pm in Ettl Hall (behind the Sutter County Museum)
The annual Day of Remembrance of Japanese American Internment will focus on Tule Lake: An Inside Look. Hosted by David Kiyoshi Tom of Kintsukuroi and Closed Mondays, guest speakers include Jim Tanimoto, Wayne Collins, Jan Morrill, and Helen Hannan Parra. Light refreshments will be served.
Soul Food Cook Off with Connecting Cultures Collaborative
Saturday March 14th, 12-4pm in Ettl Hall
Join the Connecting Cultures Collaborative in Ettl Hall for their 2nd annual Soul Food Cook Off! Try the food and vote for the people's choice awards in three categories: main dish, side dish, and dessert. Voting closes at 2:30pm, and the awards ceremony will take place at 3:00pm.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (3-12). Children 2 years and under are free. Proceeds support the Connecting Cultures Collaborative, a nonprofit organization. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit: www.tinyurl.com/SFCO26
Sutter County Museum Speaker Series:
You Can't Google During a Power Outage - Disaster Trivia
Thursday March 19th, 5:30-7pm
Doors open @ 5:30 - Talk begins @ 5:45pm
Test your knowledge with a fun and interactive game about Sutter County disaster history, floods, fire safety, and emergency preparedness. Hosted by the Sutter County Office of Emergency Management, this program will share practical tips you can use at home, while learning a little local history along the way. Come play, laugh, and leave better prepared for whatever comes next.
Free Community Plant Swap, Share, & Upcycle
Saturday April 18th, 1-3pm
We are entering our 9th season at the Artisan Community Garden! Join us on April 18th rain or shine for our annual Plant Swap. To make this a success please...
– Bring at least one healthy pest-free plant, cutting, seedling starter, or pack of seeds (the more the better!)
– Pick out about the same amount that you bring - we want everyone to feel like they are taking something great home.
– When you arrive, you can leave the plants/cuttings you bring on any table and browse through the available ones. Or if you are looking for something specific, hang onto your trade until you find what you're looking for!
– For the optional upcycle planter activity: please bring a recycled item that you can plant in. Ideas are old pots, picture frames, metal cans, glass vases, old baking items like bundt pans or colanders. The possibilities are endless!! We will provide soil.
Drop-In Research Hours
Fridays - 2-4pm
February 6th, March 6th, April 3rd, May 1st
Museum staff and volunteers are available for drop-in research hours on the first Fridays of spring months. If you’re looking to find sources for your local history or family research, we can work with you to find books, documents, material in the Museum collection, or online resources to help!
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.
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.
Bus Grants for a Sutter County Museum Field Trip
The Sutter County Museum is pleased to offer Bus Grants for the 25-26 school year! Bus Grants are provided this year thanks to the Specified General Fund for the Museum Grant Program under the California Cultural & Historical Endowment, with additional support from the Sutter County Museum Association. Bus Grants will be offered this school year until all available funds are expended.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for a Bus Grant during the 25-26 school year, your class/group must:
- Have students currently in Grades K - 5
To request a Bus Grant, please fill out the Bus Grant Request Form (below). After completing this form, a Museum staff member will be in touch with you within 5 business days to notify you about the status of your Bus Grant Request.
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.
Educational Museum Kits
The Sutter County Museum's educational kits are designed to bring the Museum to your classroom! Kits contain five lesson plans for activities aligned with California state content standards. Each kit includes a teacher's guide, adaptable lesson plans, a flash drive and Google Drive with digital resources, and materials for hands-on activities. Educators using the kit may need to provide simple classroom materials such as paper, pencils, coloring supplies, and scissors.
Activities are flexible, and educators can adjust the format based on the ages, abilities, and interests of their students. The goal is to incorporate fun, hands-on learning experiences while meeting state education standards.
Funding for this project was provided by the Specified General Fund for the Museum Grant Program under the California Cultural and Historical Endowment.
Kit Topics:
- Flood and Natural Disaster Kit - 3rd Grade
- Nisenan Kit - 4th Grade
- Gold Rush and Westward Expansion Kit - 4th Grade
Rental Information:
Kit rentals are offered for a two-week period. They can be picked up and dropped off at the Museum during public hours of operation.
To reserve an Educational Kit, please fill out the Educational Kit Request Form (below).
After completing this form, a Museum staff member will contact you within 5 business days to coordinate your reservation.