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Proudly supporting Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park and its surrounding community

Gold Discovery Park Association

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  • Coloma Gold Rush Live!

    FRI & SAT October 9th & 10th - 10:00am - 4:00pm | SUN October 11th - 10:00am - 3:00pm

    Cost Per Vehicle: $10 Event Fee + $10 Parking

    Step back in time and experience Coloma as it was during the height of the Gold Rush! Spend the day immersed in 1850s life as our historic park transforms into a bustling mining town.

    Bring the whole family for a day of history, hands-on activities, and Gold Rush fun — all while supporting our community through this special fundraising event.

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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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Upcoming Events

  • Coloma Gold Rush Live!

    Coloma Gold Rush Live!

    October 9th - 11th, 2026

    Step back in time and experience Coloma as it was during the height of the Gold Rush! Spend the day immersed in 1850s life as our historic park transforms into a bustling mining town. Bring the whole family for a day of history, hands-on activities, and Gold Rush fun!

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  • Dark History Paranormal Tour

    Dark History Paranormal Tour

    October 24th, 2026

    Step into the shadows of history with this exclusive, after-hours experience. This is your chance to investigate real locations using authentic ghost-hunting equipment, while uncovering the chilling stories and hidden history you won’t hear on daytime tours.

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  • Christmas In Coloma

    Christmas In Coloma

    December 12th & 13th

    Join us for old-fashioned Christmas fun at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park! Enjoy local gift vendors, los of arm food and drinks, warming fires, wreath making, live music, crafts, historic holiday house tours, and of course, visits with Santa himself! We hope you will come celebrate with us!

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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.

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Current Fundraising Campaigns

  • 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.

    Sponsor A Class
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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.

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All Proceeds From The Mercantile Stay Right Here at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park!

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Sutter’s Mill Magnet Bottle Opener

$10.00

Six small bottles labeled 'Pure Gold' filled with gold flakes, topped with miniature metal figurines including a horse-drawn carriage, a bear, a dog, and a man with a hat, arranged in a line against a white background.

Real Gold Leaf Golden Globes

$10.00

A metal coin with an illustration of a roller coaster and trees, with the text 'Sutter's Mill' and 'Coloma, CA' on it. The coin is in a silver-colored holder.

Vintage Sutter’s Mill Magnet Clip

$10.00

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