Sacramento’s Hidden History Unearthed | Sacramento News

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Sacramento’s new city historian, Ty Smith, is unlocking the city’s hidden past—digging through millions of records, artifacts, and even Walt Disney autographs at the Center for Sacramento History. With two decades in museums, Smith sees history not as dusty relics but as living stories that shape identity and empower communities. From the Gold Rush to Tower Records’ rise, he’s revealing how Sacramento’s legacy is far grander than most realize. Working with volunteers like Chris Hendricks, who’s digitizing old documents and news reels, Smith’s mission is clear: bring history to life, make it…