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50th Annual Historic Home Tour

Step inside Sacramento history at Preservation Sacramento’s 50th Annual Historic Home Tour on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

This year’s milestone tour takes visitors into six historic properties in the Old & New Washington School Historic Districts, one of Sacramento’s oldest residential neighborhoods. Centered in the heart of the city, the tour offers a rare look at noteworthy architecture, neighborhood history, and the people and movements that helped shape Sacramento.

A special focus for 2026 is the neighborhood’s connection to the Royal Chicano Air Force, the internationally recognized Sacramento collective of artists and activists that emerged in the late 1960s.

The compact tour area between D, G, 14th and 19th Streets makes this an especially fun event to explore on foot or by bicycle.

Start your day at the Street Fair at Washington Elementary School, 1631 F Street, where you can pick up your wristband, tour brochure and day-of tickets if still available. Complimentary monitored bicycle parking will also be available.

And your ticket does more than open historic doors. Proceeds from the Historic Home Tour help Preservation Sacramento document, nominate and protect Sacramento’s culturally and architecturally significant places.

Come for the beautiful homes. Leave with a deeper appreciation for the stories, neighborhoods and people that made Sacramento what it is today. Get your tickets today.

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South Land Park Eichler Historic District

Preservation Sacramento announces its 49th Annual Historic Home Tour, set for Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the newly designated South Land Park Hills Eichler Historic District. Featuring exclusive interior access to four Eichler homes, the tour highlights Sacramento’s only residential district built by modernist visionary Joseph Eichler, designed in the mid‑1950s with contributions from architects A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons.

eichler neighborhood home tourTour hours run from 10 AM to 4 PM. Attendees begin at the street fair at Reichmuth Park, 1155 Silver Lake Drive, where they receive guides and enjoy vendors, food trucks, local crafts, nonprofits, and vintage cars parked alongside tour homes. Includes self‑guided walkable access to homes, bike corral provided by SABA, and live music at the fair.

Tickets go on sale June 1, priced at $30 for Preservation Sacramento members and $40 for the public for advance or day-of purchase. Proceeds fund historic preservation efforts across Sacramento, including district nominations, surveys, and community education programs.

This year’s tour celebrates Sacramento’s embrace of Mid‑Century Modern design within a historic context and honors Eichler’s legacy of inclusive housing and innovative architecture. Preservation Sacramento invites architecture lovers, history enthusiasts, and the curious public to explore the airy openness, indoor‑outdoor flow, and post‑and‑beam details found only in Eichler’s California modern homes.

Stepping Back in Time: The 48th Annual Historic Home Tour

Every year, Sacramento’s history comes alive in a way that’s both educational and enchanting, and 2024 is no exception. On Sunday, September 22, Preservation Sacramento invites you to their 48th Annual Historic Home Tour, set in the picturesque Boulevard Park neighborhood, which includes the Boulevard Park Historic District.

historic home tourThis tour isn’t just a walk through homes; it’s a journey through time. Each house tells a story, from the architectural styles of yesteryear to the modern infill projects that blend seamlessly with the historic charm of the area. Imagine strolling through homes where history whispers from the walls, where the craftsmanship of another era is preserved for us to admire and learn from.

The event celebrates not only the preservation of these architectural gems but also the community’s commitment to maintaining the rich tapestry of Sacramento’s urban landscape. Volunteers open their doors, sharing their passion for history, architecture, and community with all who attend. It’s a rare opportunity to peek into the past while appreciating the present.



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