From Saturday, October 14 2006 - 10:00am To Sunday, October 15 2006 - 5:00pm Each week
For two days Coloma will be packed with images, sounds & hands-on experiences dating back to the 1850's. Step back in time & experience the California Gold Rush. Live history tent encampments recreate Gold Rush history. Attend talks about the golddiscovery & Sutter's Mill. Live music, historic trade demonstrations & a merchants market. Gold panning contests, sawmill demonstrations & historical reenactments 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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