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
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
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
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
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