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US History: 1851 - 1900
by Patty Inglish, MS
Several additional territories became states, USA acquired additional territories, set a Canadian Border and experienced their own American Civil War. The Gold Rush and the Railroads also created a flurry of activity, while Native Americans were driven West. published 10 months ago
Mariposa: A Town That Survived the Gold Rush
by Rochelle Frank
The footprint of this little town was laid out in the California gold-rush era. Unlike other settlements that grew "organically" according to the random placement of campsites, miners shacks and deer... published 5 months ago
Silly Person's Guide to a Gold Rush Museum
by Rochelle Frank
Visitors from all over the world come into The Mariposa Museum and History Center each year. One of the unique and important things about this museum in California's Gold Country, is that almost all of... published 2 months ago
The "Chinese Walls" of California's Gold Country
by Rochelle Frank
Rock walls, dating back to the early 1860's flow across the landscapes of California's gold rush country in lines that define the contours of the land. Remnants of these historic stone barricades can often... published 5 months ago
The Shasta Cascade Region
by Shasta Cascade
ShastaCascade.com In far Northern California lies one of the best kept secrets – the Shasta Cascade region! This region, covering 20% of California, has a unique experience to fulfill just about anyone’s... published 8 months ago





