Culture

From saloons to state lawmakers, Placerville’s Masonic Temple tells the story of a town that rebuilt itself—again and again.

Placerville’s “Hangtown” legacy is back in focus as debates continue over history, symbolism, and how the Gold Rush town presents...

Placerville has lost a legend. Davey “Doc” Wiser, known for his stagecoach rides and Old West spirit, has died at...

Placerville’s oldest church, built in 1851, is being restored through community effort, grants, and heartfelt donations — preserving a piece...

The El Dorado Chapter of the DAR is honoring Lucy Ann Stoddard—Placerville’s legendary “Pie Lady.” Her Gold Rush bakery made...

Long before Highway 50 roared with modern traffic, weary travelers stopped at Pacific House in the Sierra Nevada. Nearly 150...

In July 1955, Sunnyside Lodge on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore buzzed with wooden boats, summer travelers and lakeside dinners. Here’s...

Friends of the Rubicon will gather in Placerville on March 21 to plan stewardship projects on the legendary Rubicon Trail...