Ever
since gold has been discovered in Placerville, CA, or previously known as Old
Dry Diggings and Hangtown, people have never stopped flocking to the place.
Some visit it to explore its riches while others want to delve into the Gold Rush history, which is fascinating
in a real sense— and Gold Bug Park welcomes, both types of visitors.
If
you are visiting Gold Bug Park, here are the best way to discover it:
Gold Bug Mine
When
gold deposits appeared in the nearby stream, people rushed and turned to hard
rock mining. Gold Bug Mine in Placerville, then named “Hattie Mine,” opened in 1888 and became the new
gold mining spot in a blink. Today, it takes you on a self-guided or guided
tour through its 352-foot passageway, giving you a wealth of facts about the
Gold Rush era.
Hattie’s Gold Rush Museum
The
Gold Rush History doesn’t stop at
Gold Bug Mine. At Hattie’s Gold Rush Museum in Gold Bug Park, you will find a
range of authentic mining tools and drawings, which will take you back to the
times when gold was discovered, and people rushed to Placerville with high
hopes and dreams.
Joshua Hendy Stamp Mill
Extracting
gold from the ore wasn’t easy for people during the Gold Rush. But stamp mills
helped them find riches, which is why they are still there as part of Gold Bug
Park. To know how these mills helped, consider walking through the Joshua Hendy
Stamp Mill building.
Blacksmith Shop
At
Gold Bug Park, there is a blacksmith shop that offers insightful demonstrations
of the job throughout the day. Stop by at the shop and have an eventful trip to
the park.
If
you want to know more about the gold
mine in Placerville, CA, or things to do in El Dorado Country, visit: visit-Eldorado.com/
