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John Sutter: Visionary Genius or Narcissistic Entrepreneur?

Tue, Jun 24

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Columbus Hall

Who was John Sutter? Join SHS on June 24th as local historians Gregg Lukenbill and Steve Beck examine the life & legacy of John Sutter--his successes and foibles, and the lore, legend and reality of this famous or infamous symbol of early California. Become a part of the conversation! Register now!

John Sutter: Visionary Genius or Narcissistic Entrepreneur?
John Sutter: Visionary Genius or Narcissistic Entrepreneur?

Time & Location

Jun 24, 2025, 6:15 PM

Columbus Hall, 5961 Newman Ct, Sacramento, CA 95819, USA

About the Event

Dinner Show Details

Date: Tuesday, June 24th

Time: Doors Open 5:30 PM; Buffet Dinner 6:15 PM; Program 6:30 PM

Location: Columbus Hall - 5961 Newman Ct, Sacramento, CA 95819


The Dynamic Duo Unveiling the Real John Sutter


On Tuesday, June 24th, Gregg Lukenbill and Steve Beck will use state-of-the-art technology to take you inside the German life of John Sutter. He grew up in the shadow of the Alps watershed, 148 miles from Kandern, in a multilingual environment on the Rhine River, at the intersection of France, Germany, and Switzerland. He was raised in the initial breakthrough phase of the German Industrial Revolution and received the Swiss equivalent of a US community college education and training. His father worked in a water-powered pulp mill that manufactured paper for book publishing. He grew up in an enlightened world of books, education, and rapid scientific industrial advancement. Sutter used his education and apprenticeship in…


Tickets

  • SHS Member Admission

    $35.00

    +$0.88 ticket service fee

  • Non-Member Admission

    $55.00

    +$1.38 ticket service fee

Total

$0.00

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Columbus Hall

5961 Newman Court

Sacramento CA 95819

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