The Californian Gold Rush of 1849. Many of the 'Forty niners' crossed the United States from the east to the Gold fields of ...

The state’s non-Indigenous population rose from an estimated 14,000 to nearly 100,000 by the end of 1849 and more than 250,000 by 1852. These settlers were dubbed “forty-niners” after the ...

Prospectors came to Nevada City for gold, but the forested community has become an enduring oasis for artists, musicians, and bohemians.

Something about the heavy, shiny metal has always attracted mankind. From our earliest history, the lure and acquisition of the metal has been a prime motivator worldwide.

The discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill in 1848 is one of the defining moments in California history, with roughly 300,000 forty-niners flocking here to make their fortune from the U.S. and abroad.

More than 150 years after the gold rush first ... 14,000 to nearly 100,000 by the end of 1849 and more than 250,000 by 1852. These settlers were dubbed “forty-niners” after the ...

A four-part AMC Networks docuseries on the legendary dynasty of the San Francisco 49ers will premier in 2026, featuring rare footage and interviews with iconic players.

The Californian Gold Rush of 1849. Many of the 'Forty niners' crossed the United States from the east to the Gold fields of California in 'Conestoga' wagons, broad wheeled vehicles with canvas ...