The
Gold Rush to Columbia, California began on March 27, 1850
by a small party of prospectors. News of the discovery spread
and they were soon joined by a flood of miners.
Unlike many settlements that have changed
with the times, Columbia, California seems to be frozen in
the 1800's. Today, Columbia State Historic Park is the best
preserved of California gold rush towns.
As a popular destination for school
living-history programs, special family gatherings, or
a year-round getaway, Columbia State Historic Park offers
a unique blend of museums, displays,
town tours,
live theater plays, shops, restaurants
and attractions.
- Upcoming Events -
Town Tours - Weekends
Meet in front of the Columbia Museum on Main St. @ 11am - Free!
Also check out our "Family Fun Pack" Self-Guide Columbia
Tour - available at the Museum.
For large groups, special tours may be arranged in advance by
calling
209-588-9128
Gold Rush Days
Volunteers in period costumes staff a variety of venues, from
the bowling alley (yes!), the Wells Fargo office, the old
schoolhouse and replica dry goods stores. September's Gold Rush
Days is also a celebration of California's Statehood in 1850,
with a concert by the Great Motherlode Brass and Reed Band.
Free!
Every 2nd Sat. of the month.
1-4pm
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Columbia
Fandango & Casino Nite
March 27, 2010
6-11pm Saturday
Learm to dance & Learn to
Gamble! $20 Admission - ADULTS ONLY! Free Buggy Rides.
Victorian Dress Encouraged! Winnings used to bid on auction
items.
Lisa Smithson, Chair.
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Sierra Repertory Theatre schedule of plays at Fallon
House. Click
Here
Complete List of Columbia Events for 2010
Start
planning your vacation now...
Become a Columbia Docent
Catch
a stage, pan for gold,
then spend the night!
Most
businesses are open 10am - 5pm except Christmas & Thanksgiving
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Other
pages of interest on our Website...
Where
is Columbia California? (MAP & DIRECTIONS)
Historic Buildings | School Group Tours
| Columbia Docents
Friends of Columbia
SHP | Columbia Diggins 1852
Contact Us | Columbia
Airport Information
July 4th 2004 Parade | Disclaimer
| Misc. Photos
Downtown Columbia Map | Tree
League of Columbia
State Park School Programs
Become a Chamber Member: Download Application
Here (Adobe Acrobat pdf)
©
2000-2009 Columbia CA Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1824, Columbia, CA, 95310
209-536-1672
Email: info@columbiacalifornia.com
Columbia State Historic Park is three miles north of Sonora, off Highway
49. - Map & Directions
Latitude/Longitude: 38.0364 / -120.4003 - Elevation: 2118ft.
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