In this lesson, students learn about the California Gold Rush of 1849 through miners’ letters and art/photos, then research the role of the “invisibles”—minority groups and immigrants ...
Sandwiched between the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the Civil War in 1861, the California Gold Rush is considered by many historians to be the most significant event of the first half of the ...
Beginning in 1848, the Gold Rush put California on the map ... Its inventory includes art, food items, and candles. Additionally, The Grove Mercantile doubles as an ice cream shop.