More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, fueling Stockton's rapid growth, many are still digging for riches all ...
An 1849 handbill from the California Gold Rush. PD. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill on January 24, 1848 unleashed the largest migration in United States history and drew people from a dozen ...
A State Park Historian reveals 85% of California's gold remains unfound, keeping the legacy of the gold rush alive.
Welcome to January 24, a day that has witnessed a multitude of significant events throughout history, shaping politics, ...
In 1856, Augustus Jacoby had more permanent plans in mind when he constructed his storehouse in the small community of Union, ...
The society faced financial challenges that were exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Its nearly 600,000 items stretch ...
James W. Marshall found a gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill in northern California, sparking the California gold rush.
An 1849 handbill from the California Gold Rush. PD. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill on January 24, 1848 unleashed the largest migration in United States history and drew people from a dozen ...