History
Old Tom Allen’s Saloon: Where Gold Discoverer James Marshall Spent His Final Years in Kelsey
Long gone but not forgotten, Tom Allen’s Saloon in Kelsey was once the daily meeting place of James W. Marshall,...
Placerville’s 1946 Drive-In Market: The Historic Business That Rose From Raley’s Ashes
A rare photograph from 1946 captures the opening day of Placerville Drive-In Market on Lower Main Street, showcasing a pivotal...
Gold, Deer Meat and Destiny: How Mormon Island Rose From a Campfire on the American River
A deer supper beside the South Fork of the American River in 1848 helped ignite one of El Dorado County’s...
Placerville’s Lost Chinatown Lives Again Through New Museum Exhibit
Placerville’s forgotten Chinatown once stood where Benham Park is today. A new museum exhibit is bringing its story back to...
The Road They Built by Hand: How 46 Mormon Pioneers Carved a Wagon Trail Across the Sierra in 1848
Armed with axes, crowbars, and raw determination, 46 Mormon pioneers carved the first practical wagon road across the Sierra Nevada...
Historic Photo of Old Placerville Sparks Debate Over Date and Downtown Landmarks
A rare photo of Old Placerville has locals debating its exact date—clues in power lines, dirt streets, and the missing...
Coloma’s Last Chinatown Landmarks Still Standing: Chinese Store Ruins Preserve Gold Rush Legacy
Coloma’s last Chinatown landmarks still stand. Discover how two stone buildings survived the 1883 fire—and what they reveal about El...
Community Honors History at 33rd Annual Fair Play Cemetery Clean-Up
A Memorial Day tradition returns to Fair Play as residents unite to restore a historic cemetery and honor generations past.
