Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/07/2011 10:30 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/07/2011 11:30 PM
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Miners Picnic Celebrates Gold Rush History Today~by Patrick Works
Angels Camp, CA...The Miner's Picnic was a great success this year. The Angels Camp Museum hosted a special Gold Rush Day and Miner’s Heritage event today. This annual, well attended event celebrates the gold rush history of the region. Programs included 1840s gold rush era living historians doing demonstrations and talks on early miners and gold panning, a Civil War soldier program that includes musket firing demonstrations, and other regular .....
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programs. Additional activities included gold panning, a frog jump, games, and artisans and craftsmen such as a blacksmith and textile demonstrations. A scavenger hunt for kids also took place.
A fun day for all!
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