09/04/2026
There is always more to discover in our own backyard! ✨ Our latest adventure took us to the Sacramento History Museum, where we spent the afternoon stepping into the stories that helped shape our city.
We journeyed back to Sacramento’s Gold Rush beginnings and explored some especially fascinating exhibits along the way. “Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime” took us through 175 years of local baseball history, from the earliest days of the Gold Rush to the present, with uniforms, photographs, equipment, tickets, trophies, and plenty of memories from America’s favorite pastime. ⚾
Another highlight was Sacramento’s Community Quilt, a remarkable piece created in 1876 to celebrate our nation’s centennial. With more than 500 names written across its squares, the quilt tells the stories of the people who called Sacramento home 150 years ago - and amazingly, it was rediscovered after spending more than 40 years tucked away in storage.
Of course, no E&A adventure is complete without a little spontaneity! As we were leaving, we spotted a man walking by with an ice cream cone. Naturally, there was only one reasonable thing to do: ask him where he got it and follow his directions. 😂🍦
That little detour led us straight into a candy wonderland filled with old-fashioned favorites like saltwater taffy, licorice, sweets of every kind, and, most importantly, ice cream! From Gold Rush history and Sacramento baseball to quilts, candy, and an unexpected ice cream mission, we’d call this adventure one for the history books. 💛
