Columbia Diggins 1852
Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/15/2025 - 05/18/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Columbia State Historic Park
Categories
California State Parks and Friends of Columbia State Historic Park invite you to step back in time and experience “Columbia Diggins 1852.” Join us from May 15 – 18 at Columbia State Historic Park for this annual living history event. Immerse yourself in the 1850s as over 100 dedicated volunteers bring history to life through clothing, food and lively entertainment. The event weaves visitors through some of the lives of those who lived in Columbia in 1852 with stories of early miners and their families, politics, and daily events. Some of the event activities include:
– Meeting the merchants, artisans and entertainers who have come to the Diggins to “mine the miners’ pockets.”
– Interacting and observing lifestyles of the early miners as they prepare their meals, launder their clothing and care for livestock.
– Learning about crafts, how children played, entertainment – including music and gambling. A variety of foods, drinks and other items are available for purchase during the event.
Visitors can also explore the historic town of Columbia. California State Parks welcomes all visitors. For more information about the event or if members of your group have accessibility needs, please contact the park at ColumbiaSHP@parks.ca.gov or call (209) 536-2649.
