Underground Tours October 8, 2010

The history-rich "Old Sacramento Underground" tours will provide visitors with a unique glimpse into the massive and dramatic undertaking that took place when the streets were painstakingly raised in the 1860s through the 1870s to protect the city from devastating flooding. In fact, Old Sacramento has the distinction of being the only city in California to raise its streets and is also one of the very first cities in the nation to do so. Underground tour visitors will have the opportunity to view disappearing windows and doors, dipping alleyways, exposed retaining walls, walk into underground hollow sidewalks and tour historic buildings all while being entertained and educated by costumed tour guides and docents who portray characters true to the period. Tours will leave on the hour and take about 45 minutes. Advance reservation are being accepted online at www.historicoldsac.org or via phone at 916-808-7973. Interested visitors are encouraged to secure reservations early as tickets are expected to sell out quickly. Underground visitors will need to be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces in areas that have low ceilings and in occasional small spaces.