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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.
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Record snowfall is expected to bring high, fast rivers and streams this spring, which is why California State Parks / Division of Boating and Waterways, the Department of Water Resources (DWR), and Cal Fire are urging the public to take extra precautions and to be aware of cold-water dangers this spring to avoid a tragedy. With the excessive snowpa...
During the spring months, due to the high volumn of school groups visiting the park, the Gold Discovery Tour and/or Gold Panning may not be available to the public. Please call ahead to determine availability. 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. dail...
James W. Marshall discovered gold in 1848 on the South Fork of the American River in the valley the Nisenan Indians knew as Cullumah (beautiful valley). This event led to the greatest mass movement of people in the Western Hemisphere and was the spark that ignited the spectacular growth of the West during the ensuing decades. The gold discovery sit...
The best place to start your tour of Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is at the visitor center and museum. Interpretive exhibits and programs tell the story of the gold discovery and make it come alive. Information about and a map of the park can be found in the visitor center. About seventy percent of the town of Coloma is included in M...
It doesn't matter where your adventure takes you at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, you are likely to find staff and volunteers hard at work making improvements to the park's structures and facilities. 1. Emmanual Church 2. St. John's Church 3. Thomas House 4. Mining Methods: Stampmill 5. Signs and fixtures Learn moreabout the recent i...
All youngsters are encouraged to become Junior Rangers at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. We recently released a new and improved Junior Ranger Program with additional activities and challenges for an improved Junior Ranger experience. You'll learn about 1. James Marshall and the Gold Discovery 2. Different methods for mining gold 3. P...
Seasons & Recommended Clothing Summer and spring are warm; fall and winter can be cool. Layered clothing is advised. River Flow For current river flow, please click on the link to be redirected. Disclaimer Gold panning, tours, the blacksmith shop, and other scheduled activities may be closed/cancelled due to extreme weather, poor air quality condit...
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The park is located in Coloma, California on Highway 49 between Placerville and Auburn. From US Highway 50 traveling East: Take the Ponderosa exit, turn left on South Shingle, take a right on North Shingle. Continue on North Shingle for 10 miles (North Shingle will turn into Green Valley Road, then Lotus Road). Lotus Road ends at CA HWY 49. Turn ri...
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The California gold rush (1848–1855) was a gold rush that began on January 24, 1848, when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. The news of gold brought approximately 300,000 people to California from the rest of the United States and abroad.
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.
May 6, 2024 · California Gold Rush, rapid influx of fortune seekers in California that began after gold was found at Sutter’s Mill in early 1848 and reached its peak in 1852. According to estimates, more than 300,000 people came to the territory during the Gold Rush.
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Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is a state park of California, United States, marking the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in 1848, sparking the California Gold Rush. The park grounds include much of the historic town of Coloma, California, which is now considered a ghost town as well as a National Historic ...
Feb 14, 2024 · 1848—1855. The California Gold Rush was the mass migration of Americans and others to California in search of gold, which was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in 1848. It led to California's statehood and is one of the most important events tied to America’s Manifest Destiny and how it shaped the United States.
