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Living History at Marshall Gold Discovery SHP

Experience a slice of life from the Gold Rush era

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, California, will come alive on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the picnic area behind the museum. Experience what life was like during the California Gold Rush.

  • Learn what it was like to be a miner in Coloma and what tools were used to find gold.
  • Visit the miners’ store to pick up supplies.
  • Learn how to keep your clothes clean from the laundress.
  • Have your ore assayed and stake your claim at the claims office.
  • Visit with the blacksmith as he makes items to use in the mines.
  • Learn about the people who were involved in the gold discovery at the millworkers’ cabin.
  • Don’t forget to visit our historic buildings.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is located in the town of Coloma, 8 miles north of Placerville and 18 miles south of Auburn on Highway 49. For more information on the park visit www.parks.ca.gov/marshallgold.

Date & Time

May 11, 2024

11:00AM - 4:00PM

Location

Marshall Gold Discovery SHP - 310 Back St., Coloma, CA, 95613 310 Back St. Coloma 95613 CA US

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Event Website

530-622-3470

$10 per vehicle day use fee.

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