More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, fueling Stockton's rapid growth, many are still digging for riches all ...
The Panama Railroad was meant to revolutionize travel, offering a faster route to the California Gold Rush, but its ...
Between 1848 and 1855, California produced an estimated 750,000 pounds of gold. After that the take gradually declined, and by the end of the decade it was over. But not its impact: The Gold Rush may ...
An 1849 handbill from the California Gold Rush. PD. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill on January 24, 1848 unleashed the largest migration in United States history and drew people from a dozen ...
Welcome to January 24, a day that has witnessed a multitude of significant events throughout history, shaping politics, ...
That unique period of American history is alive and well in Columbia ... To Europe There's plenty to do in the heart of California's Gold Rush country. When you arrive at the park, you can start ...
The society faced financial challenges that were exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Its nearly 600,000 items stretch ...
In 1856, Augustus Jacoby had more permanent plans in mind when he constructed his storehouse in the small community of Union, ...
On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was found in California's American River. Mormon pioneers, members of Mormon Battalion were among the ...
starting the California Gold Rush of 1849. Today, Coloma preserves their history at the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, where visitors can visit the on-site museum, learn how to pan ...