Judging from sustainable farming practices and historic recipes cherished from the late 1800s, California's early pioneers were at the cutting edge of a Slow Food movement that re-emerged in popularity some 200 years later. And now, to the delight of foodies and history enthusiasts alike, Friends of Sutter's Fort, in association with Slow Food Sacramento, proudly presents "A Taste of History" on Saturday evening, September 25, at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park (SHP).

At this unique culinary event, top local chefs will present a four-course sit-down dinner with a specially-created menu developed to showcase today's vibrant and innovative recipes reminiscent of meals enjoyed when John Sutter founded Sutter's Fort in 1839. With live acoustic music to set the mood, local wineries will provide wines and a local brewery will even debut a custom beer for this special occasion. At the close of the evening, guests will receive a keepsake program that includes both the historic recipes and today's adapted recipes.

Seated outdoors at the historic site, guests will start the special culinary experience with a local honey tasting from Sacramento Beekeeping and olive oil tastings from Apollo Olive Oil. Then, after more tasty appetizers, a delicious four-course meal developed by chefs from Café Vinoteca, Grange, Mulvaney's B&L and Spataro will be served with the help of Plates Cafe & Catering, a new endeavor recently launched by St. John's Shelter Program for Women & Children.

The special fundraising event "A Taste of History" begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner served at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for "A Taste of History" are limited and cost $75 per person if purchased before September 3 or $85 for tickets purchased after that date. Online tickets are available at www.suttersfort.org and more information is available by 916-323-7626.

"A Taste of History" is a fundraising event that benefits Sutter's Fort SHP and could not have been possible without the generous contributions provided by the following businesses and organizations: Apollo Olive Oil, Bogle Vineyards, Café Vinoteca, California State Parks, California Waterfowl Association, Grange, Midtown Business Association, Mulvaney's B&L, Plates Café & Catering, River City Brewing, Sacramento Beekeeping, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), Scribner Bend Vineyards, Slow Food Sacramento, Twisted Rivers Wine and Spataro.