Gold Rush and Mining History Research 

2019

Interested in knowing more about the history of a mine in El Dorado County?  Bring your questions to the Museum!
Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 AM - 4 PM
(ask for Bill Gray)

Gold Rush and Mining History Research Days can be reserved for groups at the El Dorado County Historical Museum, 104 Placerville Dr. (next to the Fairgrounds) in Placerville.
Call (530) 621-5865 and ask for Bill Gray or Mary Cory to make a reservation.

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