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Chamber of Commerce
Serving Columbia State
Historic Park, California
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 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 -
Gold Rush Days - Jan 10th, 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!
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
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 |
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