Center for Sacramento History presents an informational session on Sacramento Women's History.
In April 1852, the California State Legislature passed the Sole Trader Act, which gave married women the right to transact business under their own names, separate from their husbands. This happened just four years after the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Creek, which ushered in the California Gold Rush, and only two years after California became a state. Why was this law passed and what did it mean to the women of Sacramento?
Come and learn about this little-known law that allowed married women independence from their husbands in gold rush era Sacramento. Presented by Center for Sacramento History.
AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Authors & Speakers |
Today's hours
We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM
| Mon, Apr 28 | Closed |
| Tue, Apr 29 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Apr 30 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, May 01 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 02 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 03 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, May 04 | Closed |
The Arden-Dimick Library is located on Watt Ave. in the Arden/Arcade area of Sacramento. It has a seed library and reservable meeting room.
