Gold Rush Stories

You may have heard about the famous gold rush and how it pretty much shaped this place called California. But do you know the ins and outs of this incredible period of U.S. history? Join historian Gray Noy as he presents an illustrated lecture on these “Gods of Destruction,” drawing upon material from his book Gold Rush Stories. After the presentation, California Historical Society’s reference librarians and archivists will provide a one hour open house in the North Baker Research Library and will show collections connected to the Gold Rush. History buffs, you know what to do.

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Ages: 18+