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3 days ago · Gold Discovery Tour. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is pleased to offer visitors guided walking tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily! This is a 45 minute walking tour of the park. Our Gold Discovery Tour tells the story and visits the sites of the Coloma Valley before the discovery of gold by James Marshall.
2 days ago · Gold Discovery Tour. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is pleased to offer visitors guided walking tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily! This is a 45 minute walking tour of the park. Our Gold Discovery Tour tells the story and visits the sites of the Coloma Valley before the discovery of gold by James Marshall.
The California Gold Rush of 1849. After James Marshall discovered gold in Coloma, he tried to keep his discovery a secret. But the secret was too big to keep. The laborers at the sawmill had close friends working at Sutter’s Fort. As soon as rumors began to circulate around the Fort, the first adventurers made the 40-mile trip to the sawmill.
Coloma, California – Begin Your Adventure. You’ve come to the right place for fun! The Coloma-Lotus river valley has been long discovered as a perfect outdoor spot to relax and recreate. Come for the river; come for the hills and trails; come to explore the place where the Gold Rush was born!
Do. Coloma is a popular destination for whitewater rafting trips on the American River, with several outfitters based out of the town. 38.8263 -120.9421. 1 Mother Lode River Center, 6280 Hwy 49. Rafting is the destination sport for the Coloma valley. The South Fork of the American River continues to be one of North America's premier (and most ...
We look forward to your visit! For more information call Park Headquarters at (530) 622-3470, contact the Gold Discovery Park Association at (530) 622-6198, P.O. Box 461, Coloma, California, 95613, or visit the official Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park web site. The Park sponsors several events each year; see the Coloma Valley ...
This discovery changed the course of California's and the nation's history. See a replica of the original sawmill and over 20 historic buildings including a mining exhibit, Chinese store exhibits and schoolhouse exhibit. Visitors have the opportunity to pan for gold in the American River and enjoy hikes and picnics under the riparian oak woodlands.
