More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, fueling Stockton's rapid growth, many are still digging for riches all ...

The society faced financial challenges that were exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Its nearly 600,000 items stretch ...

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 ...

On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was found in California's American River. Mormon pioneers, members of Mormon Battalion were among the ...

Between 1848 and 1855, California produced an estimated 750,000 pounds of gold. After that the take gradually declined, and ...

Welcome to January 24, a day that has witnessed a multitude of significant events throughout history, shaping politics, ...

"The post-gold rush era was the most dangerous time in our history to be a California Indian. Most people did not survive it," Lim said. Greed for gold in California was pushed through violent ...

(KTLA) –Following longstanding financial challenges, the California Historical Society has closed and transferred its ...

That unique period of American history is alive and well in Columbia ... To Europe There's plenty to do in the heart of California's Gold Rush country. When you arrive at the park, you can start ...

Click or scroll through the gallery to discover the fascinating history of California – told through extraordinary vintage photos ...

An astounding amount of gold was pulled from the ground during the California gold rush. In 1852 the take for the year was $80 million ($1.9 billion in 2005 dollars). This map shows some of the ...

In 1856, Augustus Jacoby had more permanent plans in mind when he constructed his storehouse in the small community of Union, ...