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The Two Most Productive Mines of the Gold Rush - Empire and North Star   

Join Terry McAteer as he puts a realistic historic interpretation of the industrialized Gold Rush period. After the gold pans and the rocker boxes had been sent to the attic, the later gold rush period (late 1850’s onwards) produced huge amounts of gold to help fund the Civil War and the Gilded Age. Two of the most productive mines in the U.S. sit just a few miles apart in Grass Valley and we will visit both to gain a greater understanding of this glorious industrial era for mine owners but not so glorious for mine workers. Lunch and a tour at the North Star Powerhouse and Mining Museum is also included.

Field Trip Cancellations and Refund Policy

  • If we have to cancel a field trip you will receive a full refund.
  • If you cancel a field trip:
    • Day Trip: must be canceled at least 2 weeks prior to the field trip to receive a refund (minus a $10 cancellation fee).
    • Overnight field trips require a 45-day cancellation notice for a full refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee). No refunds given after that date.
  • The Two Most Productive Mines of the Gold Rush - Empire and North Star (Field Trip) - Using Bus
  • Group Leader: Terence McAteer
    Dates: 7/23/2025 - 7/23/2025
    Days: W
    Times: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Fee: $60.00
    Location: Sierra College Bus Trip-Field Trip
    Transport: Roundtrip Bus Ride Provided
    Seats Available: 10 | Max Enroll: 33
    SKU: SumFFT351

    Join Terry McAteer as he puts a realistic historic interpretation of the industrialized Gold Rush period. After the gold pans and the rocker boxes had been sent to the attic, the later gold rush period (late 1850’s onwards) produced huge amounts of gold to help fund the Civil War and the Gilded Age. Two of the most productive mines in the U.S. sit just a few miles apart in Grass Valley and we will visit both to gain a greater understanding of this glorious industrial era for mine owners but not so glorious for mine workers. Lunch and a tour at the North Star Powerhouse and Mining Museum is also included.

    Field Trip Cancellations and Refund Policy

    • If we have to cancel a field trip you will receive a full refund.
    • If you cancel a field trip:
      • Day Trip: must be canceled at least 2 weeks prior to the field trip to receive a refund (minus a $10 cancellation fee).
      • Overnight field trips require a 45-day cancellation notice for a full refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee). No refunds given after that date.
 

  • The Two Most Productive Mines of the Gold Rush - Empire and North Star (Field Trip) - Drive Yourself
  • Group Leader: Terence McAteer
    Dates: 7/23/2025 - 7/23/2025
    Days: W
    Times: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Fee: $40.00
    Location: Provide Own Transportation-Field Trip
    Transport: Meet at Destination
    Seats Available: 20 | Max Enroll: 35
    SKU: SumFFT352

    Join Terry McAteer as he puts a realistic historic interpretation of the industrialized Gold Rush period. After the gold pans and the rocker boxes had been sent to the attic, the later gold rush period (late 1850’s onwards) produced huge amounts of gold to help fund the Civil War and the Gilded Age. Two of the most productive mines in the U.S. sit just a few miles apart in Grass Valley and we will visit both to gain a greater understanding of this glorious industrial era for mine owners but not so glorious for mine workers. Lunch and a tour at the North Star Powerhouse and Mining Museum is also included.

    Field Trip Cancellations and Refund Policy

    • If we have to cancel a field trip you will receive a full refund.
    • If you cancel a field trip:
      • Day Trip: must be canceled at least 2 weeks prior to the field trip to receive a refund (minus a $10 cancellation fee).
      • Overnight field trips require a 45-day cancellation notice for a full refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee). No refunds given after that date.
 

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