How to Crawl

During the Sacramento Archives Crawl, archives and special collections libraries from all over the Sacramento region set up exhibits at four host archives in Downtown Sacramento to display items from their collections.

As a Crawler, you can visit the four host archives in any order you like. You’ll visit with archivists, see local history exhibits and special presentations, learn about historic preservation and research, and go on behind-the-scenes tours the public doesn’t normally get to go on.

You’ll also receive a Crawl passport — get it stamped and go home with a commemorative coaster set!

Free shuttle transportation between locations is provided.  

Host Locations

Close-up of "Sacramento Archives Crawl 2014" passport booklets featuring a capitol emblem, laurel design, and the phrase "respect des fonds," stacked on a green surface.

Passports

Archives Crawl passports are given to guests as they visit host institutions. The passport provides a map of the event and information about the participating institutions. Get your passport stamped at three of the four host sites, and you'll get a set of limited-edition commemorative coasters featuring archival images.

Free Shuttle Transportation

A free Amador Stage Lines shuttle is provided between locations.

The California State Library and California State Archives share a shuttle stop. The stop is in front of the State Archives. The State Library is one and a half blocks north of the stop.

The Central branch of the Sacramento Public Library and the Center for Sacramento History have individual stops.

Bus stops are marked with a sandwich board with balloons.

Sacramento State's mascot, Herky, boards a green Amador Stage Lines bus on a sunny day, with trees and blue sky in the background.
A group of people gathers around a large table in a library as a staff member shows pages from an oversized illustrated book, with bookshelves and rare books in the background.

Tours and Programs

In addition to the open house, sign up for behind-the-scenes tours of archival vaults at the host locations and enjoy free programming, including speakers and film footage in the Central Library Galleria.

FAQs

Do I need a ticket for this free event?

You do not! This is an open-house event.

Where can I park?

Downtown locations have paid street and garage parking. The Center for Sacramento History has a free parking lot and free street parking. You can park there and take the free shuttle bus to the other locations.

Does it matter which location I start with?

It does not! You can begin the Crawl at any of the four host locations and go in any order you want. We provide a free shuttle bus for transportation to the other stops. You may want to check on special event times for each host location to line up your arrival.

Does it matter what time I start the Crawl?

No. As long as you are within the 10 am - 4 pm timeframe, you can go through any of the host locations whenever you want.

Is this an event for kids?

Crawl is for anyone who enjoys history and wants to explore the resources available to them in their community and have fun doing it. The Crawl is truly for all!