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 |
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM
| Mon, Nov 03 | Closed |
| Tue, Nov 04 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Nov 05 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Nov 06 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Nov 07 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Nov 08 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Nov 09 | 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.