From Saturday, October 8 2005 - 10:00am To Sunday, October 9 2005 - 5:00pm Every day
For two days Coloma will appear much as it did in the 1850's. A living history tent encampment with groups coming from all over California will interpret gold rush history. There will be Sawmill demonstrations and re-enactments and much more fun. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, 8 miles north on highway 49 from Placerville in Coloma. Free to the public. Parking is $7 per vehicle For more information contact: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (530) 295-2170
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