JULY 29
10AM - 4PM

Gold Rush and Mining History Research Day

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

2017 Mining Research Day

February 25, 10 AM - 4 PM
March 25, 10 AM - 4 PM
May 13, 10 AM - 4 PM
June 16, 12 PM - 6 PM
June 17, 12 PM - 6 PM
July 29, 10 AM - 4 PM
August 26, 10 AM - 4 PM
October 21, 10 AM - 4 PM
October 22, 12 PM - 4 PM
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 9:30
Great for Parties, Clubs, Family Reunions and other Special Occasions!

Call (530) 409-8473 to book your group