Columbia Historic State Park, California: A Miners Christmas - Full Walkthrough in December 4K60 HDR

Columbia Historic State Park, California: A Miners Christmas - Full Walkthrough in December 4K60 HDR #californiastateparks #christmasvacation #horse

00:00 Introduction to Columbia State Park
00:44 Stage Coach departs with four horses
01:08 The Emporium Shop
01:19 Wells Fargo Express
02:14 The Stage Coach Returns!
02:29 Nelsons Candy Kitchen
02:45 Giant Fresh Candy Canes
03:10 The blacksmith in action
03:49 Father Christmas
03:58 Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
04:35 Golden Miner Man Goldmineman
05:29 The City Hotel (coming back soon)
06:00 The wooden bowling alley
07:00 Full Walkthrough
10:38 Columbia Historic School House (Drone)
11:03 Flying over Columbia

Above the fog, Below the Snow #abovethefog #belowthesnow #nearyosemite #neardodgeridge
Join the holiday celebrations at Columbia State Historic Park with a family friendly event demonstrating what Christmas in a Gold Rush town may have looked like in the 1850’s.

Stop in and listen to Christmas stories from some of the ole’ timer miners, taste chestnuts roasted over the open fire, and make a variety of old-fashioned crafts. Explore the historic buildings of Columbia adorned with old fashion decorations while you sip hot cider and coffee. You might even catch sight of Father Christmas as he visits the town of Columbia.

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Columbia was once known as the "Gem of the Southern Mines." Between the 1850s and 1870s over one billion dollars in gold (at today's value) was mined in the area. For a time, Columbia was the second largest city in California. Unlike many other settlements that disappeared due to fire, vandalism and time, Columbia survived. It was never completely deserted. In 1945 the State Legislature made the site a State Historic Park in order to preserve a typical Gold Rush town, an example of one of the most colorful eras in American history. Today visitors can take a step back in time to experience life in Gold Rush era of the 1850's and 60's in California.

Parking and entrance to Columbia State Historic Park are free. Additional fees may apply for special events in the park.

The park itself is still a bustling town with many local business to explore. Visitors can taste hand-dipped chocolates, a superior cup of coffee, savor fine dining, family fare or purchase picnic provisions. Stagecoach rides are available, season and weather permitting. There's also the chance to relax at one of two comfortable hotels, listen to music in historic saloons, or take in a performances at the Fallon Theatre. Visitors can make a candle or purchase Columbia soap, wooden toys, old fashion clothes, or dress-up for a photograph.

Other highlights include taking a walk to the two-story brick school house and cemetery overlooking town, or hiking the one-mile nature trail where mule deer and wild flowers may be seen.

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