Fort Ross, the Russian colony in California, visited by History Hunters

[@pdxer8895]

Great Vlog. I learned alot. Sarah leave the star fish alone. The tide comes in and out. You two are wonderful.

[@colinabbot8677]

I live less than an hour away from Ft. Ross, in Sebastopol. The Fort along with that whole stretch of coastline with its State and Regional Parks is pure magic for me. My heart and soul are forever tied to that area. I was photographing my little boy in that giant eucalyptus not long ago too 😉 Enjoying your cool channel 🙏🙏

[@claudettedelphis6476]

Thank you Colin Abbot for sharing your daily life with us 🇺🇸 Best of everything to you and yours ☘️🧡🦚🦋🙏😉

[@scottlebaron2994]

What I enjoy most about your videos is that it feels as if I'm visiting along with you guys and not watching a presentation of any kind.

[@jbenziggy]

Very nice! Thanks! We're glad that you feel like you're there with us! It makes it worthwhile!

[@WayneKline]

What a great way to spend a very wet Saturday night, binge watching History Hunters! 😊

[@jbenziggy]

Enjoy! It’s raining here in California too!

[@tinklvsme]

Sarah. U have a kind heart when it comes to all of Gods little anipals. Above & below the water! 😍♥️🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@jbenziggy]

Sarah loves animals of all kinds! Thanks for your nice comment!

[@jupite1888]

Always something New , Interesting , Historical and Enjoyable. Thanks

[@haroldnelson3734]

I never made it out to Fort Ross. But this was almost like visiting there myself. Thank you for taking us there with you. Well done!!

[@davejohnson3684]

Been there but you're right; Sarah and Jeff capture more than I remember.

[@jelsner5077]

I remember visiting Fort Ross as a 5 year old. There was a display then of what damage the 1906 earthquake caused with photographs of log buildings toppled over. Those photos stuck in my young head. They reminded me of my toy Lincoln Logs. 😊 We used to go to Bodega Bay, too. The tidal pools were always fascinating. Thanks for rekindling fond California memories.

[@jbenziggy]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! Yeah that earthquake ripped up Santa Rosa and the entire Bay Area.

[@davidholbrook7579]

Another excellent video Jeff and Sarah, You too both have such great times together..Thanks

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks David! We do have fun together!

[@sharylcherwa7369]

I homeschooled 5 kids for over 20 years. We actually went to this place. I Love how Sarah is Always Ready to Explore First ❤ even tho you say she doesn't really like History. he!! he!! he!! I Hope she's getting Hooked 😊 because she is way more Curious then you are Jeff haha...you Really do Make a Good Team. I can Also see that your getting more Comfortable in front of the Camera Sarah...your Candid reactions are Priceless. Fun & Safe Travels.

[@redroads4598]

Very Cool!!! I had the pleasure of sleeping over night at Fort Ross with my daughters 4th grade class. California History classes. It was sooooooo cold at night, but we were there in April and the Whales were putting on a show. We had Mass by candlelight in he chapel... Great memories!

[@jbenziggy]

Wow thanks for sharing those memories! Did you sleep inside the fort on the ground? I didn’t know they offered school classes that opportunity!

[@redroads4598]

@@jbenziggy Hi! Yes, we slept in the buildings. I slept in the guard tower that looks over the ocean. We had a little general store set up, dressed in character. That was 25 years ago, and my sons class stayed at Mission Adobe in Petaluma. Great memories, thanks for posting this!

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Oh that would be fun! What a grand adventure for you and the kids. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@michaelgmoore5708]

Love watching Sarah get into different adventures. You two make things a lot of fun.

[@KB6YAF]

Thank you Sarah for ringing that bell. (Reminds me of a song title...."You can ring my bell, ring my bell") The overtones were beautiful. That might be A=440 !! If you are visiting up and down the CA coast, go north and hike over to the lighthouse at Cabrillo Pt. south of Ft. Bragg. I photographed the sunset there once and captured a nice image of the lighthouse beam with all the reds and oranges! Thanks again for a nice video......Russell D.

[@marknerren402]

Check out Glass Beach when at Ft. Bragg, also.

[@normhall1622]

Or Bob Dylan's great song "Ring That Bell."

[@rodcrisostomo1910]

Thank you Jeff and Sarah!

[@claudettedelphis6476]

Yes Sarah, it is indeed a very Russian history 🍃 I visited in 1971 and was impressed. I know you are having a wonderful time discovering our Russian Connection 🍃 Thank you Jeff for another delightful discovery tour 🌼 Where are the children? Enjoy a most pleasant weekend 👋

[@giantbryan7896]

We used to take field trips to Fort Ross, I remember the fire in 1970, when I was Junior High school, and 3 years later when the historic designation was regained I was in High School, like the Adobe Fort in Petaluma, the grounds of the Fort was just a small part of property and the Russians own a major portion of the land, and bordered John Sutters property.

[@johnb.carpenter6862]

Great episode! That’s a great place for a Fort. Beautiful place. The Russian writing on the bell said Please Don’t Ring The Bell 😁. “ The starfish know what they are doing Sarah “ Ha Ha Ha! The random grave markers might be graves that were found with ultrasound. They use ultrasound to find underground utilities.

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Hi! I was worried a bird would get it or it would dry before the tide came back. Boy those things have a grip! I'm sure it's just fine! Thanks for watching!

[@timothycampbell6940]

Went to Fort Ross with my parents back in 1977. Back then it looked a lot like your black and white photos that you have put in the video. They were collecting money to rebuild the fort I’m glad to see that they had finished it. Thanks for the videos great job.

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

The introduction to this video just brought on a smile, Then Sarah finding the the bell that came across very loud ,The scenery is stunning and the star fish rescue attemp was another smile Thankyou very another great history lessen :)

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

The bell was sooo loud it made me gasp and hold my breath each time! The starfish were a neat surprise for me too. If there are critters, I'll find them! Thanks for watching!

[@frankcastillojr6575]

I find your travels fascinating, plus you and Sarah make a good team.

[@dwightminnich2722]

I have always had an interest in Russian history, but I knew nothing about it's presence in California. Thank you for another great video. I really appreaciate all of your information. I also must add, you do live in a really beautiful state. Living at the other end of the country, I have only ever seen the Atlantic Ocean, and I must admit it does not come close to the beauty of the Pacific. Again thanks to both of you for sharing the incredible history from your part of this great country.

[@jbenziggy]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching! California does have a beautiful coastline and mountain region! Glad you enjoyed the tour!

[@amateur9626]

Since you did not know about Fort Ross, then you probably also do not know that during the struggle for US independence, two Russian squadrons came to the shores of America to help the Americans and stood in the way of the ships of the British and French. The British and French did not dare to fight the Russians and were forced to retreat.

[@denysrudenko752]

@@amateur9626where I can read about that?

[@marygarner5249]

Love History Hunters always learn something love how you tell story bring it to life 😁😁😁

[@melindagordonbeck8958]

Thanks so much! It’s been many years since I visited Fort Ross and the Mendocino Coast! Check out Gualala and St. Orr and Point Arena lighthouse! You guys are awesome! We miss our California home and you guys help make it not so hard! Keep up the great work!♥️

[@garyschlagel995]

LOVE THE RINGING OF THE BELL, SARAH! THANKS! MY WIFE &I VISITED THERE ON OCT. 15TH 2021! LIKED IT VERY MUCH! VISITED THE WINDMILL AT THE WEST END OF THE PARKING LOT! THANKS FOR THE VIDEO, JEFF!

[@robroiboi]

I had visiting Fort Ross and driving the entire Scenic Highway One on my "bucket list", but low and behold, the durn thang done sprung a leak. Thanks for a view of what I missed.

[@jbenziggy]

I wish you could just get in your car and go, go, go! Lots to see! Plug those holes up in your bucket!

[@CassySoSassy]

Sarah is such a sweetheart. Keep her forever. I hope the starfish made it back in the ocean at high tide. I’ll have to check this place out in June when we are visiting Cali again.

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Hi Cassy! Thank you for your kind words and for watching!

[@AmiJurgl]

Of course Sarah would ring that bell. We'd be disappointed if she didn't! The Ansel Adams tidbit was much appreciated.

[@jbenziggy]

Happy Sarah didn't disappoint! Thank you for always watching and supporting us with nice words!

[@caroleannseaton9178]

Hi Sarah, I'm glad to see you. You gave a great tour of the fort and the star fish. I didn't know that they are red. Jeff has to get you a bell like that one to hang in your yard. Jeff did a great job helping you. ; ) Okay Jeff did a great job with the tour. I love hearing ocean waves. See you next Sunday.

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Hi Carole! Fort Ross had so much to explore. Fun place to visit. I think I'd get in trouble with our neighbors if Jeff got me a bell, they're soooo loud! Thanks for watching!

[@mygarden365]

Thank you this tour was one of the best,I believe You have presented. Great job.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much!

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi ! Awesome vlog . My grandpa came to Canada from Russia in 1903. A little detour and I could have been American. Lol. Very interesting and entertaining vlog . Ring that bell Sarah !!! Thanks 👍! Deborah Winnipeg,. Canada

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Hi Deborah! Glad you enjoyed! That bell was loud!

[@barbaragraham6886]

What a great visitors center. With so many places closed these days I'm surprised it was open! I dare say there is no more beautiful place on the face of the earth than the coast of Northern California. Thank you for sharing.

[@jbenziggy]

Yes it is a very beautiful location. I think a fire swept through the area between the fort and Jenner a week or two after we left. Fires are a curse in California lately. Thanks, Barbara, for watching and commenting!

[@nadiazahroon6573]

What a beautiful bell. Otters are my second favorite animals. Boy California is dry. Thanks for the history lesson

[@jbenziggy]

You are always welcome! Thank you, Nadia! Glad you enjoyed our latest adventure!

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Second to owls 🦉 right? We saw a big barn owl fly off when we were filming the episode about the Queen's visit.

[@stabbincabbincowbboy3770]

Good Stuff -Awsum Area... I Always Thought They Came Here to Sell There Salad Dressing...🇺🇸🤠👍🏻

[@kathyrau9551]

Thank you for taking us on these historical trips ....I really enjoy your travels

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you like them, Kathy! We appreciate you joining along! Thank you!

[@ericbaxter9669]

My wife and I just visited Fort Ross this weekend celebrating our 10 yr anniversary along the Mendocino coast in Gualala, saw this place and I was blown away by how amazing Fort Ross was, alot of the buildings are open and can be walked in now as well. Here I am watching videos learning all I can now, it's so interesting to me. I will be back, so in love with the Coast.

[@johndanley2019]

Back in 94 my daughters and I did an overnight field trip with Oak Manor elementary school Ukiah Ca. We played the parts of the community with everyone having jobs.

[@larrymiller8210]

As always great show. Love your history views. Keep up the great work! Thanks Larry Miller

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much! We appreciate your words of affirmation!

[@williamclifford9757]

Fabulous, thank you for sharing and stay healthy and safe!👄

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks William! You stay safe and healthy too!

[@csabafamin2277]

The Russian Empire also had 3 forts in 3 Hawaii islands and they had a fort in Sagallo (today Djibouti, East-Africa) where they have a little fight with the French...

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Thanks Jeff and Sarah, I had no idea of this place. Very interesting and beautiful. Central California watching

[@Slick2462]

I am a fan! Always learn some interesting information from your videos👍

[@howarddavis7960]

a Another wonderful video, I love seeing another video from you al! you always do a wonderful job!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you so much 😀

[@richardyoung4616]

Good job guys, I always learn stuff from your videos. I had never heard of this place.

[@Corgis175]

What a spectacular ocean view. That was quite a hike to the cemetery but a great video.

[@terrianntomlin3016]

The Rotchev House is the only original building, except for the roof which was restored after an arson fire in 1970. It was rebuilt by local artisans over time, using mostly traditional tools and methods

[@therightsdefender2802]

Another very interesting stream,thanks so much Jeff and Sarah :)

[@musiknbooks]

Well, I guess I was asleep in my History class the day this was taught. I had no idea (or memory) that Russians were ever in America. This lets me know I'm never too old to learn something new....Thanks Jeff and Sarah......so interesting, and the ocean is just beautiful!

[@lornahardin4563]

Great visit. Been there years ago. Thanks for the revisit. Think the starfish was waiting for the tide to come.

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Yep! Was neat to find it there. Thanks for watching.

[@mikes3174]

Another great place to visit when this pandemic ends. Thanks for taking us along!

[@donnarigby3686]

Another great adventure thank you both x

[@michaelelmore5103]

Really enjoy learning about California history! Your videos are really cool and entertaining!👍😃

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks very much! That’s wonderful to hear!

[@swarfrat311]

As a native Californian, there is nothing like the coast! As a kid my family used to go camping many times north of Ft. Bragg. I really looked forward to those summer vacations. I now live in San Mateo and drive out to Half Moon Bay every chance I get. Thanks for the video!

[@kennydavis4705]

i love the look on sarah's face when she rang the bell...and how you keep up with her ? she all over the place...enjoyed the video

[@suzannecrum9415]

Never even knew this existed.So,thank you both,for this lesson.Beautiful place!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@donaldscott7279]

It's so adorable to see Sarah ring the bell save the star fish things that bring the inner child out of us all.:)

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks! I love that about Sarah too. She cares about animals a lot and she’s a bit mischievous as you saw with the bell! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Hi Donald! The bell was so loud it startled me but was so fun. The critters on the beach were a nice surprise too. Hope the starfish made it. Thanks for watching!

[@fountainbiker]

Beautiful location, looks like a great place to hike. Thanks again Jeff & Sarah!

[@markdraskovics1962]

Hey, guys just started watching you about six months ago and I like everything you have done so far I live in Vermont and never been to California or out west and will most likely never be able to so watching you is one way fr me to see it Just wanted to say thanks and great job.... MARK D

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Hi Mark! Happy to take you along on our adventures via our videos. Thank you for watching and your kind words.

[@robertwatson39]

That was terrific guys. Now I know where the expression “ The Russia’s are coming, The Russians are coming” The look on Sarah’s face when she first rang that church bell was priceless, from Down Under.

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

I don't know what I was expecting but WOW the bell is loud! Thanks for watching!

[@califtom]

Seems that expression has been making a comeback with all the loony Democraps in Washington

[@ronhall2075]

Thanks for the great videos,our history in Australia is not a scratch on what you guys have,,i have really enjoyed them...especially your partner..lol

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much for watching our shows and I especially appreciate your comments and compliments about my sweet wonderful woman Sarah.

[@johnkelsey2482]

Very good Guys....Thanks....

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for watching, John!

[@stokedtoker9455]

We spent part of our honeymoon cruising up the coast from San Diego. Hope you took the road that goes up the hill and leads to Cazadero... One of the nicest drives I've ever been on. After stopping at Ft. Ross on a beautiful October day, we continued on to the Gold Rush Hwy. 49 tour. Had a great time. Thanks for your terrific videos!

[@masondixondiggers]

Great job on your videos guys!!! Very informative!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks so much! We love your comments!

[@chipahoycook1452]

Love this channel! Made me mad you tube wanted a rating of this episode I hit to give five stars and it took one star. Sarah is a hoot.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks so much! Love your comment! Maybe you can correct the rating?

[@davidmartin1051]

I love to visit that area. Thank you for this and your other great programs.

[@normhall1622]

Really great segment. California has so many sites of interest.

[@stuartstuart866]

I lived in California for almost my entire life, and this is the first i’ve heard of this place. Great video.

[@jbenziggy]

See ... that’s why you need us! Thanks for watching us!

[@HollywoodGraham]

I have been by there but never stopped, should have. Thanks for tour and an excellent dose of history.

[@Smithsgold]

Very nice !!!! I love it there

[@oldermusiclover]

love star fish one of my fav critters

[@thesolidsnakealpha]

Completely fascinating and such beautiful countryland. Thank you guys, God bless👍

[@carolynpurser7469]

Had not heard of Fort Ross. Learned something new today.

[@juliehawkins3907]

Thank you for the information. I can't get around very much, I enjoy watching your video!

[@jbenziggy]

You are so welcome! Glad you can enjoy them!

[@giantbryan7896]

If you go to Petaluma, and use Frates road to Old Adobe Fort, just west of the electric station, was where the drag race in American Graffiti took place...

[@wendygerrish4964]

Very beautiful experience. You picked the perfect day. Fort Ross goes on bucket list. The Europeans and English had pretty much hunted out all their native fur animals as well as chopped away most of their forests before the American Revolution. Didnt know Sir Francis claimed this land for Queen Liz..Great museum thanks for another eye opener.

[@califtom]

What California forests were chopped away in the 18th century? There were no native fur animals left prior to the 1770’s? That doesn’t sound accurate at all. There were very few people even living in California at that time. It was an outpost of the Spanish empire. Prior to that nothing but Stone Age civilizations inhabited California

[@patheagerty4762]

History hunter's August 30 .20 it was great seeing the History of Fort Ross Video hope you're do more 🤞👍

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much! Glad you liked it!

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

More on the way! Thank you for watching!

[@patheagerty4762]

@@jbenziggy thank you for the video ! 👏👏

[@rogerdiruscio1340]

Its on my list to go see, Enjoyed

[@RunawayGranny]

Another interesting history lesson. Beautiful place. Thanks!

[@stevedijkhof3109]

And Another gem,thanks

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@grandprixdriver]

Visited there a couple of times. Never knew there was a cematary there!

[@suzannesuzaus3923]

Happy to see this place again! It's been 14 yrs or so since I've been there. Loved seeing the coast line and ocean. I would have sat on the beach and stacked up rocks too! And I would have tried to help the starfish! I enjoy your videos and subscribed a while back, I just don't leave alot of comments. Keep up the good work!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it! And welcome to our channel! Happy to find your very nice comments! So happy to hear our visit brought back some fond memories of the fort and beach! Many thanks!

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Hi Suzanne! The beach at Fort Ross is awesome! Glad we could take you back via our video. Thank you for watching!

[@terrianntomlin3016]

And that isn't even the biggest Blue Gum eucalyptus tree at the park! Thank you Jeff and Sarah for the lovely introduction to my favorite State Park!!

[@jbenziggy]

So glad that you liked our video! The beach there is absolutely beautiful too!

[@markgeyer3591]

Great job 👍, Very interesting

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnrambo7630]

I wasn't aware of this interesting piece of California's history. Thanks for sharing!

[@jbenziggy]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@TheRunningFatGuy]

Great opening Sarah!

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Hi! Thank you! I didn't realize that the otters and sea lion was the mission of the Russian settlers. Everyone else was coming for gold! Thanks for watching and your kind comment.

[@decoconstruction]

Thank you for the tour, we have driven by it many times, never stopped, great job, lots of good stuff to see in the area, the Timber Cove lodge, Rivers End restaurant, great little bakery in Point Arena and some cool lighthouses

[@foxmulder4269]

Thanks guys ! Wow, so beautiful in CA and I cherish the history work you do ! I had heard about this fort through my history research, but never read it all, this was a nice way of participating in this for me and much appreciated !!

[@KoRnAgain666]

Don’t be fooled, California is mostly a cesspool

[@footballlvnlady]

That cove is gorgeous! Very interesting history about the Russians in California.

[@donsmith7138]

Great video, thank you👍

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Thanks for watching and commenting to let us know you liked it!

[@bloodhoundmamajayne2818]

Fort Ross is my favorite spot in California. We used to go there often. Now that I live out of state I haven't been back there in 20 years. It was nice to see it again. Thanks😊

[@jbenziggy]

Wonderful! The day we went last year was gorgeous! I bet you miss it! Maybe plan a trip out west?

[@mark6831]

i enjoy keep up the great work

[@wendylabonte9330]

Quite interesting.....huge fort! You have really enlightened a lot of people with this video..nice job

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much!

[@marknerren402]

Thank you for the Fort Ross episode. I have been fortunate enough to have been there a couple of times and I love the place, well, all of Sonoma county really. I hope you get to visit there sometime when the buildings are open. I really liked the chapel, rustic though it may be.

[@terrydevries914]

Interesting. I didn’t know John Sutter once owned the fort after Russians left. I’m assuming that was before Sutters Fort in Sacramento. An interesting tidbit of info😎😎

[@arnoldprewitt7914]

Unfortunately this will be the last episode I get to see I.am terminally ill and I wanted to see your show thank you so much and God Bless

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

So glad that you've been able to enjoy our adventures to this point. Thank you for your support and for watching. I'm saddened by your news and wish you well through the rest of your journey here. 🥰

[@jbenziggy]

Oh no! We don’t want to hear that Arnold. I’ll pray for you and your family. Thank you for being such a kind viewer.

[@vixendoe2545]

Prayers for you sir. God bless

[@naybur74]

to be sure everything in that fort was a restoration,over time it costs to do it all at once,they dug out the foundations and copied through pictures,and the grave site was done by locating original plot markers and restoring them to,very nice,you have a wonderful narration voice,have you done work in that field before?

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much. I have not done any voice work until my KZbin channel. Just never liked my voice all that much but I have grown in my confidence in the last few years.

[@naybur74]

@@jbenziggy you should pick something you like filming and do a docu-style short, I'd watch,I think everyone else would love it.

[@johnpcampanile]

Omg.. just in my back yard... i live in petaluma and about an hour away... plenty of history around the area

[@alewis8765]

My boy scout troop camped there in the early 90s. Lots of great memories. My mom probably still has pictures in a photo album. The whole fort was rebuilt near the original site. The original fort site is now occupied by Hwy 1.

[@kristycoleman9272]

Thank you for doing this! I take my students out every year for their living history program, but haven't been able to go the last 2. This will make a great kick off to get the kids interested in this trip.

[@jbenziggy]

So very wonderful to hear that your students may be watching our channel! That humbles us and makes us appreciate us being used to educate! Thank you very much! Come back and let us know your class' reaction to it! Thank you! Oh, what part of the state are you?

[@raymondcoggins297]

Very interesting cool history thanks

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks Raymond! We appreciate your support!

[@shannonyoung9646]

Great job

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks very much, Shannon! Glad you liked it!