Today is the Summer Solstice, aka the longest day of the year, marking the beginning of our astronomical summer. Solstices occur twice every year. During each one, the Earth's axis is tilted most closely toward the sun. The hemisphere tilted most toward our home star sees its longest day, the arrival of the first day of summer. | National Geographic UK

June 21st is the first day of summer, the longest day of the year! In honor of the summer solstice, Howard letterpress printed an image of the culprit of Sacramento’s hot days this time of year. This electrotype, made 125-130 years ago, is from the Lewis Winter Collection. To beat the heat this summer, come cool off at the Sacramento History Museum! We are open everyday from 10am to 5pm, last admission at 4:30. We also have Old Sacramento Underground Tours 7 days a week! #summersoulstice #summer