Columbia State Historic Park © 2022, California State Parks. Photo by Brian Baer Read more about Columbia State Historic Park

The California Gold Rush drew prospectors to Columbia from around the world. Columbia was once known as the “Gem of the Southern Mines,” and by 1853, was one of the largest cities in California. Unlike many other Gold Rush settlements that disappeared due... Read MoreRead more about Columbia State Historic Park

Photo of or from La Purisima Mission State Park Read more about La Purísima Mission State Historic Park

Misión la Purísima Concepción de María Santísima (Mission of the Immaculate Conception of Most Holy Mary) was founded by Father Presidente Fermin de Lasuén on December 8, 1787. The Native Americans who built and worked at the mission were from the Chumash tribe.... Read MoreRead more about La Purísima Mission State Historic Park

A historical black and white photo Japanese immigrants posing at the now Crystal Cove State Park Read more about Virtual Exhibit: Japanese American Pioneering Community at Crystal Cove State Park

Explore this interactive virtual exhibit of the pioneering Japanese American community at Crystal Cove State Park. https://www.thinglink.com/mediacard/1797056608233062886 Read MoreRead more about Virtual Exhibit: Japanese American Pioneering Community at Crystal Cove State Park

Photo of or from California Citrus State Historic Park Read more about California Citrus State Historic Park

The California Citrus State Historic Park interprets the industry’s role in the history and development of California through the stories of the diverse groups of people who made it all possible. The park recaptures the complexities of the time when... Read MoreRead more about California Citrus State Historic Park

Photo of or from Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park Read more about Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

African American History – In 1908, Colonel Allen Allensworth and four other settlers established a town in California’s Central Valley. Their dream of developing an abundant and thriving community stemmed directly from a strong belief in programs that allowed... Read MoreRead more about Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park