VISIT THE MUSEUM WHILE AT THE 
EL DORADO COUNTY FAIR

JUNE 14 - 17, 2018

Special programs & events
Extended hours

Admission free!


Gold Rush and Mining History Research Day

2018 Schedule 

Interested in knowing more about the history of a mine in El Dorado County?  Bring your questions to us during these special events:

201 Mining Research Day

February 24, 10 AM - 4 PM
March 31, 10 AM - 4 PM
June 16, 12 PM - 7 PM
June 17, 12 PM - 7 PM

More dates to be scheduled
Gold Rush and Mining History Research Day is held at the El Dorado County Historical Museum, located at 104 Placerville Dr. (next to the Fairgrounds) in Placerville.

Special resources will be on hand during these Special Events:
  • Thousands of digitized mining photographs
  • California Dredge photo collection 
  • Digitized mining information
  • Digitized historical maps and surveys
  • Mining exhibit and artifacts
You can contact us in advance to find out if we have the kind of information you are looking for.  Call us at (530) 621-5865 during regular hours and ask for "Bill" 
or email us with your question

CHARTER GROUP TRAIN RIDES
SUNDAYS AT 8:30 AM
Great for Parties, Clubs, Family Reunions and other Special Occasions!

Call (530) 409-8473 to book your group