History

Placerville’s forgotten Chinatown once stood where Benham Park is today. A new museum exhibit is bringing its story back to...

Armed with axes, crowbars, and raw determination, 46 Mormon pioneers carved the first practical wagon road across the Sierra Nevada...

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 stand. Discover how two stone buildings survived the 1883 fire—and what they reveal about El...

A Memorial Day tradition returns to Fair Play as residents unite to restore a historic cemetery and honor generations past.

A historic El Dorado Masonic lodge is stepping back into the 1850s—one cravat, canvas pant, and campfire at a time

A little-known Coloma pioneer helped carry the first Gold Rush news across the country—changing American history in just four months

Harvey West didn’t just build a lumber empire—he built a legacy. From Emerald Bay to Placerville parks, his generosity still...