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Chamber of Commerce
Serving Columbia State
Historic Park, California
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 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,
and shops, restaurants and attractions.
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- Upcoming Events
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Memorial
Day Service - at Columbia Memorial Cemetary - May 26, Monday, 11am
Click
Here for details. Free!
Columbia
Diggins 1852 - May 29, 30, 31 & June 1
Staff and volunteers of ColumbiaState
Historic Park recreate the 1852 town of tents and shacks which sprung up in the
wake of the discovery of gold. Hundreds of volunteers put a great deal of effort
and research into this event, to depict as accurately as possible, the original
town. Live music, gambling and games of the period, food, and mining activities
provide a unique glimpse into life in 1852. 10-5 each day. $3 Adults, $1 Children.
Click Here for more.
42nd
Annual - Father's Day Fly In - June 14th, Saturday
Airplane rides, classic
airplanes and other events are conducted all day long at the airport.
The Columbia
Airport is approximately a half-mile walk from the park. Click
Here for more.
Gold Rush
Days - June 14th, 1-4pm (and every 2nd Sat. of the month)
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!
Columbia
4th of July Celebration - July 4th (duh)
Flag raising, firing of anvil,
parade at noon, games from 1-3pm, tri-tip dinner from 4-6pm.
Free!
Click Here for more
Town
Tours - Saturdays & Sundays
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
Sierra Repertory Theatre schedule
of plays at Fallon House. Click
Here
List
of Columbia Events
City
Hotel's Events
Become a Columbia Docent
Catch a
stage, pan for gold,
then spend the night!
Most
businesses are open 10am - 5pm except Christmas & Thanksgiving
Click
here for discount coupons redeemable at many of our merchants |
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