California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer (News Feature)

This article was originally published on June 30, 2026.

From Gold Rush hot spots to a California town founded by Black Americans, you can visit some of the state’s most moving and fascinating historic sites for free this year.

California State Parks is offering its annual Historian Passport, a pass that normally costs $50, as a free download to state residents through July 6. 

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