Explore the Gold Bug and the mining museum. Find your riches in the gem panning trough. Be sure to visit our historic Stamp Mill and working Blacksmith Shop. Hattie's Gift Shop will be open for that special one-of …
It was the discovery of gold in the American River that triggered the Californian Gold Rush. You can relive some of that exciting history! Come to El …
Stroll downtown to see Placerville's 19th-century architecture, browse its art galleries or enjoy August's Antique Street …
Donc lorsque nous croisons une mine d'or à visiter, nous nous y arrêtons : Thomas est prêt pour entrer dans la mine ! Après la visite de la mine de l'Empire, une …
Most people don't stop for more than gas or a drink, but if you have a little time, Placerville is a great place to dive into California history and get some good food. Check out my …
Once the third-largest city in California, Placerville swelled in size during the Gold Rush thanks to the precious metal found first in streambeds and rocky hillsides, and later …
Take a self-guided walking tour of the Gold Bug Mine in Placerville's Gold Bug Park, and you'll see how these miners dug drifts (horizontal tunnels) into hillsides to follow the veins of quartz and gold.
Old Dry Diggins to Hangtown to Placerville. Placerville n'était qu'à dix miles de la découverte d'or en janvier 1848 à Sutter's Mill qui a lancé la ruée vers l'or de la Californie. De l'or a été découvert dans …
Today, the Extravaganza Gold Mine stands as a testament to the rich mining heritage of the Placerville area and continues to contribute to the ongoing exploration and extraction of …
When the state of California was bustling with thousands of miners eager to strike gold in the 1800s, Placerville Hardware sold supplies to the fortune seekers and …