Is there still gold in California? Why the gold rush lives on 200 years later
More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, some Americans are still digging for riches all over California.
California Historical Society to Dissolve and Transfer Collections to Stanford
The society faced financial challenges that were exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Its nearly 600,000 items stretch ...
Deseret News archives: Gold discovered at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, creating more westward rush
On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was found in California's American River. Mormon pioneers, members of Mormon Battalion were among the ...
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The Discovery of Gold on This Date in 1848 at Sutter’s Creek Kicked Off the California Gold Rush and Transformed America
Between 1848 and 1855, California produced an estimated 750,000 pounds of gold. After that the take gradually declined, and ...
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85% of California’s Gold Remains Unfound, State Park Historian Says
A State Park Historian reveals 85% of California's gold remains unfound, keeping the legacy of the gold rush alive.
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The Places Where Gold Can Still Be Found in America
Searching for gold in America with a metal detector is a favorite pastime for thousands who dream of striking it rich.
S.F.’s California Historical Society to close permanently, transfer vast holdings to Stanford
The California Historical Society, a San Francisco-based institution with a once-vibrant museum on Mission Street, announced Tuesday it will close all its programs and Stanford University will acquire ...
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This Day in History on January 24: California Gold Rush Begins
Welcome to January 24, a day that has witnessed a multitude of significant events throughout history, shaping politics, ...
Coloma celebrates James Marshall’s discovery of gold with Gold Discovery Day
This weekend, you can step back in time to California’s gold rush era. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and Gold ...
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HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Three Ages of Jacoby’s Storehouse
In 1856, Augustus Jacoby had more permanent plans in mind when he constructed his storehouse in the small community of Union, ...
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January 24, gold discovered at Sutter’s Mill in California
On Jan. 24, 1848, James W. Marshall found a gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill in northern California, a discovery that sparked the ...