The Center for Sacramento History has worked with other local archival institutions to organize and co-host the annual Sacramento Archives Crawl each year since 2010. The Crawl is held at four host institution sites in downtown Sacramento: the California State Archives, California State Library, Center for Sacramento History, and Sacramento Room at the Sacramento Public Library. Free bus transportation is provided between all four locations.

At the host sites, the public can view archival collections on display and take behind-the-scenes tours. Representatives from other archives and special collections libraries will also be present at the host locations to display their archival collections, including historic photographs, documents, and objects, and to answer questions about connecting with local history resources.