Description
More than two dozen state historic parks are free through the end of the year in honor of Juneteenth — and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the free “special edition Historian Passport,” which typically costs $50, as a rebuke to President Donald Trump’s attempts to “rewrite the past,” according to a news release by the governor’s office.
Until July 6, Californians can download the state historic park pass for free and use it as many times as they want through the end of 2026. The pass gives free entry to state historic parks for up to four people.
Bay Area
Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park in St. Helena
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park in Benicia
Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen
Olompali State Historic Park in Novato
Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park in Petaluma
Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma
Sacramento area
State Indian Museum State Historic Park in Sacramento
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park in Sacramento
Sierra foothills
Bodie State Historic Park in Bridgeport
California State Mining and Mineral Museum in Mariposa
Empire Mine State Historic Park in Grass Valley
Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park in Jackson
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park in Nevada City
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma
✍️: Sarah Wright
🎬: Darren Tu