RANCHO SANTA FE —Horizon Prep fifth-graders struck pay dirt with California history on their two-day field trip to Sacramento and Coloma. The youngsters’ rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the workings of the California Congress was made possible by a family friend and Sergeant-at-Arms.
The students, their parent chaperones and teachers were treated to a tour of the Governor’s office, the inner workings of the Committee Room (with a special presentation by the California Farm Bureau) and even took their places on the floor of the California Senate Chamber.
“It’s a privilege to go to Sacramento and for the children to understand California History at such a young age,” Horizon Prep parent Diana Baldwin said. The two-day field trip brought California history to life with a packed itinerary that included a visit to the very spot where gold was discovered in California, Sutter’s Mill, Old Town Sacramento, The California Railroad Museum and a special tour of the Leland Stanford Mansion.
“My favorite part was going to the Leland Stanford Mansion,” Horizon Prep fifth-grader Noah Segoria said. “Our tour guide took us to places the public doesn’t get to see!”
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