Proudly supporting Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and its surrounding community
Gold Discovery Park Association
About The GDPA
The GDPA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports education, restoration, preservation, and community engagement at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.
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Support State Parks & The Preservation of History and Public Land
Upcoming Events
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Coloma Gold Rush Live 2025
October 10th, 11th, 12th
Step back in time at Coloma Gold Rush Live! Explore a bustling tent town, enjoy delicious food, take a wagon ride, join hands-on demonstrations, visit the lively saloon, and snap a keepsake tin type photo. A unique family adventure in the heart of Gold Country!
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Christmas In Coloma 2025
December 13th & 14th
Step into the magic of the holidays at Marshall Gold! Stroll through a festive marketplace filled with local vendors, tasty treats, holiday crafts, wagon rides, and more. Join our historic holiday house tour. A joyful celebration for the whole family in the heart of Coloma!
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Free Easter Egg Hunt 2026
The Saturday Before Easter
Join us for our annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at Marshall Gold! Thousands of colorful eggs are hidden in the field by the historic sawmill, waiting for kids of all ages to discover. Enjoy fun prizes, festive cheer, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
Support our growth
Your donation helps the Gold Discovery Park Association preserve our park’s rich history, protect its natural beauty, and engage the community through educational programs and events. Together, we can keep the story of California’s past alive for generations to come.
Current Fundraising Campaigns
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Save The Bell Store
The Bell Store has given way to the wearing of time. Only remnants of this building remain. We have done the ground work to begin to rebuild the face of the Bell Store. Help us make this dream a reality!
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Hands-On History Scholarship
Sponsor a fourth grade field trip to Marshall Gold! Every year we give away scholarships for Eureka Programs to local Title 1 schools. This scholarship is made possible by grant funding and generous donations.
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Save The Williams House
Help us restore this beautiful historic home along HWY 49. This building has a wonderful and storied past, and we want to ensure park visitors are able to enjoy it in the future.
Shop The Mercantile
All Proceeds From The Mercantile Stay Right Here at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park!
Sutter’s Mill Magnet Bottle Opener
$10.00
Real Gold Leaf Golden Globes
$10.00
Vintage Sutter’s Mill Magnet Clip
$10.00
Contact Us
Questions? Comments? Please feel free to drop us a note here! We love hearing from the people and communities we serve. We are a small team doing BIG WORK! We will reach out and get in touch with you as soon as possible.