Participate in the virtual versions of our popular Horses to Horsepower or Westward Bound programs or a PORTScast. These digital field trips can be broadcast in the classroom or on each students’ devices!
Schedule one of our free digital programs prior to your self-guided tour! These help prepare students and get them excited for their field trip.
Our digital programs are FREE for all! The curriculum is designed for 4th and 5th grade students.
Digital Interactive Programs
Join a CSRM Guide and Q&A Chat Moderator for a live, interactive, and personalized Zoom program via PORTScast.
Adapted from our popular Horses to Horsepower and Westward Bound in-person programs, these engaging Zoom sessions are about 45 minutes in length.
Fall 2025 SCHEDULE
- Tuesday, October 14 at 9am - Westward Bound
- Wednesday, October 15 at 9am - Horses to Horsepower
- Tuesday, October 21 at 9am - Westward Bound
Check back in late fall for our Spring 2026 schedule!
There is no capacity limit for each class so they will not "sell out."
Sign-Up for a PortsCast
Use the California State Parks calendar to find the PORTScast you wish to register for. Registration is required.
Filter by "Old Sacramento State Historic Park" to find our programs!
About Portscasts
PORTScasts is a series of live, educational broadcasts are hosted by California State Parks. Aimed at teachers, students, and families, they are FREE for all participants.
To learn more about PORTScasts and other virtual programs from California State Parks, please visit the official PORTS Program website.
Educational Programs on demand
Tune in to our YouTube channel to check out recordings of past educational programs. These programs cover a wide variety of topics.
There are also special digital versions of our popular Horses to Horsepower and Westward Bound programs, designed for 4th and 5th grade students.
Horses to Horsepower
Westward Bound
Questions?
Please contact the California State Railroad Museum Group Desk if you have any questions or to make reservations over the phone.