January 20  //  Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, Coloma

January marked the anniversary of James Marshall’s momentous discovery of gold in the tailrace of Sutter’s Mill. This event commemorated the historic event through interactive period trade demonstrations, music, and a symposium featuring noted authors and scholars on Gold Rush history.

1  Alan Fuller-Beilharz  2  Ed Allen  3  Gale Nored  4  Katherine Hall and Gwen Shafer  5  Mark Gomm

Photos by Kathleen Simas Young