Itinerary

Educational Workshops

Tour contents may vary.

Assayers Office.
The Rule of ‘Supply and Demand’ was law in the life of a prospector. Prepare to buy, sell, and trade with the Assayer in attempt to build your fortune.

The Mercantile.
Samuel Brannan created an empire in California simply off of purchasing and selling tools to the desperate miners that hurried to California. Learn the trade as a store owner and the fine law of the market.

The Boarding House.
Prospecting was far from the only way to get rich during the Gold Rush. The laundry business, house keeping, and general employment often times proved more profitable.

The Sluice Boxes
Learn the power of water redirection to discover your fortune. Get your hands dirty learning the intricacies of the long tom, and the various applications it may be applied.

Gold Panning.
Gold was first discovered in the American river. Learn the techniques of using one of the most iconic tools in California’s history to find gold straight from the source.