Union Democrat

Gold Rush history will come to life at ‘Diggins’

• What: Digginstenttown 1852

• When: Thursday through Saturday, May 19-21

• Where: Columbia State Historic Park, Parrotts Ferry Road, Columbia

• cost: $10 adults, $2 children 4-12

• info: www.parks.ca.gov/ columbiaevents

Columbia State Historic Park will present Diggins Tent Town 1852, a living history event that recreates a 1852 tent town from the California Gold Rush, from May 19-21.

Supporting this event will be over 150 costumed volunteers assisting park visitors as they experience the 1852 mining camp that is re-created in detail with period-accurate clothing, buildings, food and entertainment.

This living history event leads visitors through life in 1852 Columbia. This includes the powerful stories of early miners, women in the mines, and their politics and daily events. Meet the merchants, artisans and entertainers who have come to the Diggins to “mine the miners' pockets.” Interact with and observe the lifestyles of the early miners as they prepare their meals, launder their clothing, and care for gardens and livestock. Learn about their crafts, how their children played, their music and other forms of entertainment — including gambling. A variety of foods, drinks and other items will be available for purchase inside the event.

The Diggin' will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is $10 per adult, $2 per child ages 4 through 12, and free for children 3 and younger. There is no charge for parking or admission to the park.

The event is sponsored by the non-profit organization Friends of Columbia State Historic Park and Columbia State Historic Park.

For more information, go online to www.parks.ca.gov/columbiaevents, or email Columbia State

Historic park at columbiashp@ parks.ca.gov.

Friends of Columbia is one of over 80 cooperating associations, working in support of state parks in California. As such, board members, volunteers, contributors and sponsors play a vital role in keeping this important part of California history alive through programs of enrichment.

For more information about the non-profit organization supporting Columbia State Historic Park, go online to www.friendsofcolumbiashp.com.

Columbia Merchants offer unique dining, shopping and activities in the park. Visitors will find restaurants, saloons, gold panning and stagecoach rides.

Columbia State Historic Park includes more than 20 concessionaires whose businesses, along with park staff and volunteers, help recreate the experience of the California Gold Rush for visitors from around the world.

For more information about the park or upcoming events, go online towww.parks.ca.gov/columbiaevents.

— Submitted by Columbia State Historic Park

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