About
the Gold Rush
Why do we call them 49ers anyway--find out here.
Information on collision of cultures, the impact of "the rush" and more.
Fun
Facts
Amazing. Weird. Gross. Just
for kids. Weird Ways West, $100 drink of water, and more interesting stories.
Go West Across
America with Lewis & Clark
Take a trip with Lewis and Clark as they make their
journey to the western frontier. This interactive site lets you decide which way
to go on the trip.
Gold
Country
The California Gold Rush comes alive with true
stories about the people who lived it.
Gold
Rush History
Lots of links to click on at this site to learn
about the Gold Rush. Information on famous people or "players", The
Donner Party, a brief history of California's gold and more.
The
Lure and Legacy of the Gold Rush
Walk in the footsteps of the 49ers to see what
the gold rush looked like, see pictures depicting this time, and more.
The link called "Gold Rush" has a narrator that reads about this time to
you.
The Overland
Trail: stations, stops, and landmarks
Trails
to the Gold Rush
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