Gold Mining
Take a virtual tour of America's gold mining past and find the best towns to visit for an in-person look.
Discovery of Gold In California
A first-hand account by Gen. John A. Sutter, co owner of the sawmill on the American Fork River where James Marshall discovered gold nuggets in 1848. His discovery was the beginning of the California Gold Rush.
A first-hand account by Gen. John A. Sutter, co owner of the sawmill on the American Fork River where James Marshall discovered gold nuggets in 1848. His discovery was the beginning of the California Gold Rush.
The Women
These interesting first-hand stories were written by women who were part of the California Gold Rush. They are excerpts from the book "They Saw the Elephant," about women and their participation in the rush.
These interesting first-hand stories were written by women who were part of the California Gold Rush. They are excerpts from the book "They Saw the Elephant," about women and their participation in the rush.
Gold Fever!
An excellent multi-page article about the California Gold Rush.
An excellent multi-page article about the California Gold Rush.
Nevada's Historic Mining Towns
Many of Nevada's mining towns are still there, ready for you to visit. This page gives a brief history of each and tells what we can expect to find there today.
Many of Nevada's mining towns are still there, ready for you to visit. This page gives a brief history of each and tells what we can expect to find there today.