Columbia, CA State Historic Park
Columbia California
Chamber of Commerce

Serving Columbia State Historic Park, California
Calfornia Gold Country

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 -

Glorious 4th of July Celebration - July 4th (Duh)
Columbia returns to the years gone by for this traditional celebration of our nation's birth. A parade down Main St. starts the activities, races, greased pole climbing, watermelon eating contests, & much more highlight the day. Click Here for more info.

Gold Rush Days - July 11th, 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!

Big Band Street Dance - July 11, Saturday, 8-10:30pm
Click Here for details.

Battle of Sawmill Flat
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Aug 1, Saturday, 10am - 6pm
For your amusement, a planned "reenactment" (of sorts) of the happening.
For further information Click Here


Town Tours - Weekends
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

Complete List of Columbia Events for 2009
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

Other pages of interest on our Website...
Where is Columbia California? (MAP & DIRECTIONS)
Historic Buildings | School Group Tours | Columbia Docents
Friends of Columbia SHP | Columbia Diggins 1852
Contact Us | Columbia Airport Information
July 4th 2004 Parade | Disclaimer | Misc. Photos

Downtown Columbia Map | Tree League of Columbia

State Park School Programs

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© 2000-2009 Columbia CA Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1824, Columbia, CA, 95310
209-536-1672
Email: info@columbiacalifornia.com
Columbia State Historic Park is three miles north of Sonora, off Highway 49. - Map & Directions
Latitude/Longitude: 38.0364 / -120.4003 - Elevation: 2118ft.

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